Description

1. AMERSHAM HIGH STREET
5134 (north side)

Nos 1 to 9 (odd)
(Formerly listed as
Cheynies Cottage,
Willow Tree Cafe and
Nos 7 and 9)

SU 9597 SE 7/42 22.12.58

II GV

2.
C16 former Grammar School, refaced C18, red brick, old tile roof with parapet,
gable to No 9, refronted in modern brick. Two storeys; shop windows to Nos 3,
7 and 9. No 1 has half glazed door on right, 3-light casement on left and
another to first floor, all with segmental arches. C19 doorway to No 5 with
stone arched head inscribed "Grammar School" and "1624" in tympanum. Two large
mullion and transome casements to Nos 5 and 7 first floor, with small unbarred
sash between. No 9 has modern 3-light leaded casement to first floor and
2-light to attic, both with segmental arches. Rear elevation to churchyard has
four gables, that to No 1 timber framed with brick infill.

(RCHM I p3 MON 4)

Listing NGR: SU9580097323

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26515809

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  Old House Handbook 2 Books Bundle Collection (Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair,Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability)
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