Medieval College School
10 St Johns Street, Wainfleet, Wainfleet, Lincolnshire, PE24 4DN
The College School housed up to Six Pupils studying Latin and Greek, amongst other skills in order to qualify for graduation to Magdalen College in Oxford.
William was Bishop of Winchester, Lord Chancellor and served under several Kings and Queens. Including King Richard III who was mortally wounded in the battle of Bosworth, and hastily buried, his remains were discovered under a Car Park being resurfaced in Leicester.
William arbitrated at the Wars of the Roses on behalf of his King. He travelled the country settling skirmishes when disputes over land broke out.
Our Scheduled Monument has undergone a partial refurbishment which took over Sixteen weeks to complete.
Built almost entirely of hand made bricks, the School is unique to the East Lincolnshire area. Modelled on Tattershall Castle in Coningsby Lincolnshire, made to look like a Castle from the front, and a Church behind the turrets.
The building now houses a Lending Library, Tearoom and Walled Garden on the ground floor and a Museum of local interest on the First floor.
A particularly rare object in the Museum is the original town charter, dated 1457.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- 1000-1600
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1000-1600
- Sunday 14 September:
- 1000-1600
- Friday 19 September:
- 1000-1600
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1000-1600
- Sunday 21 September:
- 1000-1600
Location & directions
10 St Johns Street, Wainfleet, Wainfleet, Lincolnshire, PE24 4DN
- Directions:
- After entering Wainfleet, look for the Railway Station. We are just off Silver street adjacent to the Railway crossing. Then look for St Johns Street. Please note: There is a guided walk of the historic town on Sunday 21st September starting at 13.00. The volunteer led guided walk is limited to 20 people. We do have a full map of the town for those who wish to explore, and investigate the town independently in your own time.
- Contact on day:
- David Potter
- Telephone number:
- +447534559493
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The ground floor is entirely Wheelchair friendly with the inclusion of a disabled toilet. The First floor is accessible via a spiral staircase, caution advised for climbing the stairs. (18 steps with hand rails on both sides).
Additional information
This is a Scheduled Monument and is unique to the area.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
