Monument record 2416/20/13 - Oundle School: Old Sanatorium
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Summary
Built in 1885, designed by J.S.Gwilt, the sanatorium resembled a two-storey house. An army hut was added in 1919, and a new two-storey wing was erected in 1931.The sanatorium closed in 1992 and became a music school.
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Type and Period (5)
- SANATORIUM (Built in 1885, Modern - 1885 AD (post) to 1885 AD (post))
- SCHOOL BOARDING HOUSE (Early 20th Century to Unknown - 1926 AD)
- MILITARY BUILDING (1919 addition, Early 20th Century - 1919 AD (post) to 1919 AD (post))
- SANATORIUM (1931 addition, Early 20th Century - 1931 AD (post) to 1931 AD (post))
- MUSIC SCHOOL (Change of use 1992, Late 20th Century - 1992 AD (post) to 1992 AD (post))
Full Description
{1} The Sanatorium showing on maps of 1900 and 1926 has now gone. Uncertain whether it was originally for use by school or possibly workhouse. Replaced with a later sanatorium building (complete with external balconies etc). The building is now used as a boarding house for the school. Film 6, photo25.
<1> Ballinger J., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Oundle (Industrial), (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN100257.
<2> Richardson H. (Editor), 1998, English Hospitals 1660-1948: A Survey of Their Architecture and Design, (unchecked) (Book). SNN62723.
<3> Historic England, Undated, OUNDLE SCHOOL SANATORIUM, BF100413 (Archive). SNN114516.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN100257 Digital archive: Ballinger J.. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Oundle (Industrial). Mapinfo\Archive\Extensive Survey\Oundle. Northants County Council. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN62723 Book: Richardson H. (Editor). 1998. English Hospitals 1660-1948: A Survey of Their Architecture and Design. RCHME. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN114516 Archive: Historic England. Undated. OUNDLE SCHOOL SANATORIUM. Historic England Archive. BF100413.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 03769 88710 (34m by 37m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | OUNDLE, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1051550
Record last edited
Dec 15 2022 1:25PM
