Building record 707/0/27 - The Old School (now Village Hall)
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Summary
Red brick of 1863. Presumably by G G Scott.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} There are a number of other buildings within the village that are connected with Scott that provide an important insight into his early career and development and include the village school (now the village hall).
{2} The Village School, constructed c.1860s, now known as The Old School, or to newcomers as The Village Hall. The school was closed and transposed in the early 1960's (1963?). The building has "balance" and several "gothic" touches, including the entrance porch, a high East rose window and arrow slits.
{3} Simple red brick of 1863 with a Gothic porch, presumably also by Scott. Altered and added to.
<1> Walker, C., 2012, Supplementary Heritage Assessment for Wappenham Wind Turbine November 2012, (checked) (Report). SNN109269.
<2> Wappenham Community Website, (checked) (Website). SNN109315.
<3> Bailey, B, Pevsner, N, and Cherry, B, 2013, The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p. 636 (Book). SNN111989.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN109269 Report: Walker, C.. 2012. Supplementary Heritage Assessment for Wappenham Wind Turbine November 2012. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 12/196. Northants Archaeology. (checked).
- <2> SNN109315 Website: Wappenham Community Website. www.northantsvillages.org.uk/wappenham. (checked).
- <3> SNN111989 Book: Bailey, B, Pevsner, N, and Cherry, B. 2013. The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire. Yale University Press. p. 636.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 6263 4557 (19m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WAPPENHAM, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 24 2020 1:22PM
