Monument record 638/9 - Abbey Schools: The Abbey House
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Abbey Schools, The Abbey House, Market Place
The Abbey School was founded in 1710 and was originally located in the former priory.
The Abbey House buildings were erected in 1826 and were used as a prison, police offices as well as by the school. In 1862 the Charity School and National School merged in the Abbey buildings. In 1887 the school was enlarged and the police no longer utilised the building. This building is now in use by 'Daventry Ex-Servicemen's Club' Film 1, photo 18-19 (1)
Under a scheme for the Board of Education (1912) new schools were built on the site of the old Abbey house. Lending library attached to the school. This two storey red brick building is now standing out of use and boarded up on the ground floor Film 1 photo 22-26.
<1> Ballinger J., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period, (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN4.
<2> Harris A., 1999, An Analysis of Abbey School Buildings Market Square Daventry, (unchecked) (Report). SNN104026.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN4 Digital archive: Ballinger J.. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period. Mapinfo\Archive\ExtensiveSurvey\Rushden. Northants County Council. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN104026 Report: Harris A.. 1999. An Analysis of Abbey School Buildings Market Square Daventry. CgMs Consulting. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 57480 62597 (27m by 26m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DAVENTRY, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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Record last edited
May 16 2018 1:55PM
