Survey Data
Reg No
41402819
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Social
Original Use
School
Date
1840 - 1860
Coordinates
287796, 306671
Date Recorded
30/04/2012
Date Updated
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Description
Detached three-bay single-storey school, built c.1850, having gabled entrance porch to front (south-east) elevation, and lean-to addition to south-west gable. Now disused. Pitched slate roof. Rubble stone walls with remains of lime render. Square-headed window openings having red brick surrounds and cut-stone sills throughout, and six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows. Fixed six-pane timber windows to entrance porch. Square-headed door opening having red brick surround and timber battened door. Recess for name plaque over door. Located at crossroads having single stone gate post remaining to front of site.
Appraisal
This is a well-proportioned school building with a symmetrical front elevation. Although currently vacant, it retains its character and early features such as timber sash windows. Its prominent site at a crossroads emphasises its social significance to the local community.