Listed Building: Charity House and attached walls (1371768)

Girls school, now house. Datestone 1712. Squared coursed ironstone with plain-tile roof. Orignally probably 4 unit plan. 2 storeys with attic and cellar; 7-window range. Central C19 plank door has moulded stone surround with segmental pediment and central cartouche. 4-light wood-mullion and transom cross windows are C19 or C20 replacements in original openings under wood lintels. 2-light wood-mullion cellar window to left. Pair of flat-topped stone dormer windows with C19 casements. Ashlar gable parapets and kneelers with stone stacks at ridge and end. Inscription over door "The charity school for girls Anno Dom 1712". Rear similar with 4-light wood-mullion and transom staircase window with stained glass. Interior has C18 staircase with barley twist balustrade and room to right of entrance has open fireplace with bressumer. Ironstone walls attached, enclose small front garden and are linked by central cast-iron gates. Endowed as a school for girls by Sir Gilbert Dolben.

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