It seems that there are just two existing lock-ups in Lincolnshire, both converted from other use.
The 15th century cross at Deeping St James, situated in Eastgate, PE6 8RB, was converted into a lock up in 1819 (datestone) and was refurbished in 1999. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade 1 listed building.
DEEPING ST JAMES
OS Grid Reference: TF1581709486
OS Grid Coordinates: 515817, 309486
Latitude/Longitude: 52.6707, -0.2886
Photo by Roy Pledger
It was Grade 1 listed 30.101968 (No.194457) and described as :
Cross converted to lock up. C15, converted 1819. Squared
limestone rubble, ashlar. Square on plan with double stepped
plinth. On north side is a panelled and barred door with plain
ashlar lintel. Above is a coped offset to sides of cross base
enriched with cusped 6 lank panels and shields with stepped angle
buttresses between which are embattled friezes, that to north
inscribed 1819. Above is a pyramidal stone roof crowned by reset
fragment of a crocketed nodding ogee canopy. Interior has 3
semi-circular recessed and semi-domed seats, with attached
chains. Scheduled Ancient Monument No. 69.
limestone rubble, ashlar. Square on plan with double stepped
plinth. On north side is a panelled and barred door with plain
ashlar lintel. Above is a coped offset to sides of cross base
enriched with cusped 6 lank panels and shields with stepped angle
buttresses between which are embattled friezes, that to north
inscribed 1819. Above is a pyramidal stone roof crowned by reset
fragment of a crocketed nodding ogee canopy. Interior has 3
semi-circular recessed and semi-domed seats, with attached
chains. Scheduled Ancient Monument No. 69.
Listing NGR: TF1581709486
Source: English Heritage
Listed building text is © Crown Copyright. Reproduced under licence.
A descriptive plaque alongside reads :
DEEPING ST JAMES CROSS
is a listed ancient monument built in the 15th century to serve the market centre of the village.
In 1819 it was converted to a lock-up to house three people overnight, before being take
to the magistrate next morning. The oak door on the north side reveals, through the bars, the
stone seats with chains. Between those bars a long spouted tea kettle was thrust - if you were
lucky! A parish-pump on the east side existed well into the last century. In 1999 the Cross area was refurbished and duly opened by John Timson, author and broadcaster.
Photo by Richard Croft
DEEPING ST JAMES CROSS
is a listed ancient monument built in the 15th century to serve the market centre of the village.
In 1819 it was converted to a lock-up to house three people overnight, before being take
to the magistrate next morning. The oak door on the north side reveals, through the bars, the
stone seats with chains. Between those bars a long spouted tea kettle was thrust - if you were
lucky! A parish-pump on the east side existed well into the last century. In 1999 the Cross area was refurbished and duly opened by John Timson, author and broadcaster.
Photo by Richard Croft
I am grateful to Richard Croft for the use of his Geograph photograph.
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The tiny lock-up at Digby was originally a well head and as a lock-up must have been very cramped with no room for a bench. It is situated in Church Street and dates to the 17th century.
DIGBY
Photo by Roy Pledger
It was Grade 11 listed 23.11.1951 (No.437458) and described as :
DIGBY CHURCH STREET TF 05 SE (south side) 4/27 Village Lock-up 23.11.51 GV II Lock-up formerly wellhead. C17 restored C20. Limestone ashlar. Circular in plan, standing 2 metres high with an ogee cap surmounted by a ball finial. A single doorway with a plank door, and moulded chamfered ashlar jambs.
Source: English Heritage
Listed building text is © Crown Copyright. Reproduced under licence.
Photo by Richard Croft with expressed permission
I am grateful to Richard Croft for the use of his Geograph photograph.
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