Building record 727/5/1 - Toilet Block (Formerly The Old School & Warehouse)
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Type and Period (5)
- SCHOOL HALL (Modern to Victorian - 1750 AD? to 1850 AD?)
- WAREHOUSE (Modern to Victorian - 1800 AD? to 1899 AD?)
- COACH HOUSE (Victorian to Mid 20th Century - 1900 AD? to 1950 AD?)
- STABLE (Victorian to Mid 20th Century - 1900 AD? to 1950 AD?)
- PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (Mid 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1950 AD? to 1999 AD?)
Full Description
{1} Constructed of hammer dressed coursed limestone with well-constructed quoins of ferruginous stone, a form of construction unlikely after 1900. At the junction of Moat Lane the building has a well-constructed angled corner which was designed to avoid damage from carts. There is a blocked doorway along Bakers Lane and a curious vertical joint ascending approximately 1m from ground level on the Moat Lane frontage. The building is mentioned as 'The Old School and warehouse' in the 1855 rating assessment map for the town. The lack of schoolmaster's accommodation suggests that it had occasional use, possibly as a Sunday school. In 1910 building appears to have been a stable and coach house. The most recent use of building was as a public toilet block, although this is now also closed.
<1> Giggins B., 2009, Historic Building Assessment, Former Toilets, Bakers Lane, Towcester, (checked) (Report). SNN106840.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN106840 Report: Giggins B.. 2009. Historic Building Assessment, Former Toilets, Bakers Lane, Towcester. (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 69294 48772 (13m by 9m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER |
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 9 2015 10:56AM
