Listed Building: No. 30 (The Old School House) (11/150)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| NHLE UID | 1190462 |
| Date assigned | 03 May 1968 |
| Date last amended |
Description
House, formerly school and school house. Dated 1762, altered C20. Coursed ironstone rubble, asbestos tile roof, brick end and ridge stacks. 2-unit plan. 2 storeys and attic; 4-window range. Main front faces garden, formerly school yard, to south and has 2-light C20 windows to ground floor. Ground floor windows were formerly at higher level; their wood lintels survive two courses above present windows. 2-light leaded casement windows to 1st floor with wood lintels, all leaded except for that to far left. Stone-coped gables with kneelers. Entrance to rear. Datestone to right gable facing street inscribed TW/1762. Interior not inspected. Provision was made to build a school house in the will of William Ward dated 5th March 1673. The initials on the building are those of Thomas Ward 1706-1772. It remained a school until 1891. (Little Houghton Coronation Scrapbook, 1953)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 8043 5943 (16m by 17m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE HOUGHTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1190462 (Link to NHLE record on Historic England website)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Nov 6 2012 11:46AM
