What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: Coastguard Cottages Eight houses built 1862. Seven boatmen and one leading boatman resided in them with a communal washhouse. Recorded plaque organisation: Barton-upon-Humber Civic Society.
Coastguard Cottages were constructed in 1862 to house seven boatmen and one leading boatman, essential personnel for maritime safety and law enforcement, reflecting the historical importance of coastal surveillance and rescue operations.
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