Inns on the Edge

The Inns on the Edge project focussed on historic pubs along the Lincolnshire coast. The Team aimed to improve collective knowledge and understanding of these pubs. The project came about in response to the growing number of pub closures across the UK. It was a year-long pilot project funded by Historic England. The project has now completed.

The unique project looked at over 300 pubs between November 2021 and July 2022. The Team surveyed their status and condition and created a digital record for each one. These records will be added to the Lincolnshire Historic Environment Record.
This project has greatly increased the number of pubs available in the record. These records will better inform the planning process in future.

It was found that most historic pubs have been demolished or converted to a different use. This includes uses such as converting to a shop or private residence. Only one third of surveyed pubs were still trading today.

The project had two further strands. Through Land on the Edge, the Team explored the history of the coast's landscape from the Mesolithic period to the modern era. Through Hospitality on the Edge, the project looked at the economic viability of pub businesses. This helped better understand the challenges and opportunities they face.

The Inns on the Edge team would like to thank everyone who made this project possible. In particular, Historic England for funding the project. They would also like to thank the people who followed and took part in the project online.