Richmond House, Morton Road, Gainsborough

Reference Name MLI84876

Name:
Richmond House, Morton Road, Gainsborough

Summary:
Richmond House, Morton Road, Gainsborough.

Location:
GAINSBOROUGH, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

Description:
Large early 19th century house of two storeys in pale brick, with hipped roof. Formerly listed as the Hollies. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}

A plaque to the left of the front door of Richmond House reads 'The Urban District Council of Gainsborough, Richmond Park. The house and grounds were given to the council by Charles Frank Richmond, Solicitor of this town, upon trust that the property be retained and used by the council as a park, pleasure ground, Museum, art gallery or similar purpose for the benefit of the community of Gainsborough and District. A . MCMXLVI . D'. {2}

Richmond House is featured in a series of photographs taken during a visit in 2000, conducted to assess the potential impact of proposed alterations. The views are of the exterior of the main structure and the outbuildings to the south-east. {3}

Sources:
1 Index: Department of the Environment. 1977. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 4/107; 167.083
2 Verbal communication: Bennet, Mark. 2009. Verbal Communication from Mark Bennet of the Lincolnshire HER.
3 Photograph: David Gregory. 2000. Photographs of Richmond House, Morton Road, Gainsborough. Print. Former Bfile: Gainsborough