Survey Data
Reg No
20911408
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Social
Original Use
School
Historical Use
School
Date
1890 - 1895
Coordinates
58479, 44964
Date Recorded
14/05/2008
Date Updated
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Description
Detached four-bay single-storey school, built 1892, with two-bay single-storey central porch. Now vacant. Recent gable-fronted extension to porch, rooflights and extensions to rear. Pitched artificial slate roof with red brick chimneystack, projecting eaves and uPVC rainwater goods. Painted rendered walls. Square-headed openings with six-over-six timber sliding sash windows and concrete sills. Square-headed openings to porch with two-over-two timber sliding sash windows and concrete sills. Square-headed door opening with timber battened door and overlight. Enclosed by rubble stone walls with piers and wrought-iron gate.
Appraisal
This late nineteenth century school house has been an important part of the local social fabric for many years. Although it has undergone renovations, it retains much of its original character and continues to make a positive contribution to the streetscape.