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Latitude: 52.7697 / 52°46'11"N
Longitude: -2.381 / 2°22'51"W
OS Eastings: 374391
OS Northings: 319195
OS Grid: SJ743191
Mapcode National: GBR 7Z.YJ5F
Mapcode Global: WH9CR.DNF0
Plus Code: 9C4VQJ99+VJ
Entry Name: Central Block (Adams' Grammar School)
Listing Date: 28 April 1952
Last Amended: 29 June 1978
Grade: II*
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1054359
English Heritage Legacy ID: 255392
Also known as: Adams' Grammar School
ID on this website: 101054359
Location: Newport, Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, TF10
County: Telford and Wrekin
Civil Parish: Newport
Built-Up Area: Newport
Traditional County: Shropshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Shropshire
Church of England Parish: Newport St Nicholas
Church of England Diocese: Lichfield
Tagged with: Secondary school Boarding school Grammar school Boys' school Academy school Voluntary aided school
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28.4.52
HIGH STREET
(West Side)
Central Block (Adams' Grammar School)
(formerly listed as Grammar School)
II*
GV
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1656. Largely rebuilt and restored 1821. Ashlar central block: 2 storeys;
divided by plain pilasters into 5 bays; 3 semi-circular headed windows; arcaded
ground storey; formerly an open loggia, now has 5 glazed semi-circular headed
doors leading into anti-chamber; parapet with inset balustrade at centre;
tiled roof surmounted by cupola with clock face, the clock being original.
Red brick side wings: 3 storeys; 3 sash windows; to each a restored or early
C19 stuccoed pilaster doorcase with segmental pediment. Interior generally
altered but left-hand wing (the Headmaster's House) contains good original
staircase. The building is set back from street in grounds.
Listing NGR: SJ7439119195
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