Monument record 1160/69 - The British School
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Summary
The school was built in 1845.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1}"The British School 1845" shown;,
{2}School enlarged northwards in later C19th;,
{3}Surviving plans & elevations show school stood on substantial foundations of stone & brick & concrete;
{4}Beneath car park surface were reduced brick & ironstone foundations of former school & subsequent buildings dating to 1845 & later;
<1> Wood; Law, 1847, Town Map of Northampton, (unchecked) (Map). SNN752.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1887, First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 Inch Mapping Series (45.05), (unchecked) (Map). SNN47521.
<3> 1779, Northampton Enclosure Map (NRO Map 5700), (checked) (Map). SNN40916.
<4> Soden, I and Holmes, M, 1995, An Archaeological evaluation adjacent to Campbell Square, Northampton (Report). SNN1089.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN752 Map: Wood; Law. 1847. Town Map of Northampton. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN47521 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1887. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 Inch Mapping Series (45.05). 25 inches to 1 mile. Sheet 45.5. Ordnance Survey. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN40916 Map: 1779. Northampton Enclosure Map (NRO Map 5700). NRO Map 5700. (checked).
- <4> SNN1089 Report: Soden, I and Holmes, M. 1995. An Archaeological evaluation adjacent to Campbell Square, Northampton. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ARCHAEOL.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 7549 6103 (51m by 71m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 9 2026 2:51PM
