Description

BURNSALL B 6160
SE 06 SW (east side)

2/90 The Old Grammar School

6.10.69

- II

The Old Grammar School, now a junior school. 1601 with C19 alterations.
Ashlar, graduated stone slate roof. 2 storeys, 6 bays. Plinth. Off-centre
full-height gabled porch. Moulded doorway with 4-centred arch under a
square head with foliated spandrels. Continuous dripmould above a panel
inscribed 'William Craven Alderman of London founder of this Schoole Anno
Dmi 1601'. The panel is flanked by engaged columns, which support a
cornice. Inner studded board door with 4-centred arch. To right of left-
hand bay a 4-panel door in chamfered surround, with a 4-centred arch. All
windows have ogee mullions, with leaded light, those to ground floor have
continuous dripmould, that to porch on first floor has continuous dripmould.
Left-hand bay is of 3-light as is window above porch. Bay to left of porch
has 2 lights. Other windows are of 4 lights. Ball finials, chamfered stone
coping. Bellcote to right-hand gable. Ridge stack with 2 diagonally set
shafts.

Listing NGR: SE0326861484

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• The Old Grammar School at Wikipedia
• Wikidata Q26603298

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Recommended Books

• 
  Setting up a Listed Building Heritage Partnership Agreement: Historic England Advice Note 5
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  Old House Care and Repair
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  Surrey (The Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Farrow & Ball How to Decorate: Transform your home with paint & paper
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  Georgian Style and Design for Contemporary Living
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings