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Listed Building: OLD GRAMMAR SCHOOL (1207596)

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Grade I
Authority Historic England
Volume/Map/Item 822, 1, 13
Date assigned 15 June 1951
Date last amended

Description

CHURCH STREET 1. 783(North-West Side)Old Grammar School SK 14 NE 1/13 15.6.5l. I GV 2. 1586. Founded by Queen Elizabeth in the previous year. Ashlar. 2 storeys and attics. Large gable each side, 4 smaller gables centre, all with obelisk finials. The upper fenestration consists of 3-light mullioned windows with arched heads (4-lights sides). The lower consists of 8-light trans-mullioned window (10-light sides). 2 entrances with 4-centred arches and enriched spandrels, flanked by fluted pedestal pilasters supporting slight entablatures, the right hand restored. Moulded hood containing armorial panel on left hand. Steps. Nos 43 to 61 (odd), and the Old Grammar School and the pavement at the front of the Old Grammar School form a group of the greatest importance. Listing NGR: SK1769846526.

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Sources (1)

  • Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1207596.

Map

Location

Grid reference SK 17698 46526 (point)
Map sheet SK14NE
Civil Parish ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Sep 5 2019 11:53AM

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