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.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Wood; Law. 1847. Town Map of Northampton. (unchecked).
  • <2> 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> Map: 1779. Northampton Enclosure Map (NRO Map 5700). NRO Map 5700. (checked).

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (2)

Location

Grid reference SP 7550 6103 (point) Central
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Feb 20 2025 11:18AM

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