Monument record 727/0/235 - National School, Watling Street
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National School, Watling Street
National school erected in 1849 to a design by Hall and Briggs. Gothic style structure in Kingsthorpe stone under a tiled roof. There was a bell tower to summon children to school. In 1904 there were a number of alterations and improvements to the building. 1921 a lorry damaged the school and largescale repairs had to be undertaken. The school was sold in 1929 after a new school was built. The structures are now used as a series of shops. Film 3, photo 20-22. (1)
<1> Ballinger J., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Towcester (Industrial), (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN100255.
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- <1> SNN100255 Digital archive: Ballinger J.. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Towcester (Industrial). Mapinfo\Archive\Extensive Survey\Towcester. Northants County Council. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 69363 48631 (25m by 30m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
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Record last edited
Oct 16 2009 12:16PM
