10 Market Place, Sleaford
Current Occupier: The Sugar Mill
10 Market Place is part of Sleaford's conservation area, emphasising the importance of preserving its historical character for future generations.
The Post House at 10 Market Place, was established in the 19th Century, serving a vital communication link for the town and surrounding areas The building features typical architectural elements for this period, traditional sash windows, classic stone work and traditional shop frontage, reflecting the Victorian era style.
As the 20th Century progressed, the role of postal services evolved, leading to closures or relocation of many Post Offices in the UK including Sleaford.
Even after the post office ceased operations, the building's historical significance has been recognised, contributing to Sleaford's heritage.
Carrε Heritage is proud to contribute to preserving Sleaford's history at 10 Market Place, Sleaford through traditional craftsmanship and grant funding initiatives. The restoration of historical buildings like 10 Market Place , Sleaford often relies heavily on traditional craftsmanship techniques to ensure authenticity and to preserve the structure's heritage.
Our role in preserving 10 Market Place, Sleaford's history in conjunction with NKDC and England Heritage's Grant Funding Initiative to preserve our history for future generations:
The building has received shop frontage stone work repairs by our traditional stone mason to the perished stone pillars and plinths, with a traditional lime mortar to the joints. Repairs to the chimney tops, replacing perished and loose bricks with reclaimed matching bricks and pointed up in traditional lime mortar to match existing brick work. Extensive window repairs using repair care to repair sashes, cills and jams, restoring and preserving the traditional sash windows.
