Building record 374/0/25 - Hellidon Village Hall
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Summary
Constructed as the Hellidon Village School in 1854 with funding from the Reverend Charles Holthouse of Hellidon Grange. The building was extended by recommendation of Government directives in the late 19th century to cater for over 100 village children. An ironstone schoolmaster’s house was also constructed adjacent to the school, which still remains as School House. Locally listed building.
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Full Description
{1} The building ceased to be used as a school in 1937 (aside from a brief period during the Second World War), and was converted to the village hall in 1981.
The building is designed in the Arts and Crafts style built out of ironstone and brick with a clay-tile roof. Internally, there have been a number of alterations.
<1> West Northamptonshire Council, 2021, Hellidon Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan, p. 74-5 (Policy Document). SNN112716.
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- <1> SNN112716 Policy Document: West Northamptonshire Council. 2021. Hellidon Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan. West Northamptonshire Council. p. 74-5.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 5159 5810 (14m by 18m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HELLIDON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Daventry District) |
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Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 25 2025 7:25PM
