Building record 1126/6/1 - Guilsborough Comprehensive School
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Summary
1955-9 by the County Architect's Department.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1} 1955-9 by the County Architect's Department. Very different from the normal architectural character of mid-C20 schools in England. An oblong 2-storeyed block faced in its upper storey with stone from the demolished Guilsborough Hall, with a tower in a notched-out corner crowned by an odd top, with 1-storeyed attachements for laboratories, kithcens, libraries etc, and with formal fenestration in pairs of upright windows. Large extension by John Goff, 1967-8. Three storeys, curtain walling and brown concrete panels.
{2} Undated photo;
<1> Pevsner N.; Cherry B., 1973, The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p. 244 (unchecked) (Series). SNN1320.
<2> Photographs of buildings in Guilsborough (Photographs). SNN111759.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 66906 73534 (196m by 148m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GUILSBOROUGH, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 29 2022 11:56AM
