Central Block (Adams' Grammar School)
CENTRAL BLOCK (ADAMS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL), HIGH STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1054359
- Date first listed:
- 28-Apr-1952
- List Entry Name:
- Central Block (Adams' Grammar School)
- Statutory Address:
- CENTRAL BLOCK (ADAMS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL), HIGH STREET
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1054359
- Date first listed:
- 28-Apr-1952
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 29-Jun-1978
- List Entry Name:
- Central Block (Adams' Grammar School)
- Statutory Address 1:
- CENTRAL BLOCK (ADAMS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL), HIGH STREET
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- CENTRAL BLOCK (ADAMS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL), HIGH STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Telford and Wrekin (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Newport
- National Grid Reference:
- SJ7439119195
Details
1.
5362
SJ 7419 SW
1/13
28.4.52
HIGH STREET
(West Side)
Central Block (Adams' Grammar School)
(formerly listed as Grammar School)
II*
GV
2.
1656. Largely rebuilt and restored 1821. Ashlar central block: 2 storeys;
divided by plain pilasters into 5 bays; 3 semi-circular headed windows; arcaded
ground storey; formerly an open loggia, now has 5 glazed semi-circular headed
doors leading into anti-chamber; parapet with inset balustrade at centre;
tiled roof surmounted by cupola with clock face, the clock being original.
Red brick side wings: 3 storeys; 3 sash windows; to each a restored or early
C19 stuccoed pilaster doorcase with segmental pediment. Interior generally
altered but left-hand wing (the Headmaster's House) contains good original
staircase. The building is set back from street in grounds.
Listing NGR: SJ7439119195
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 255392
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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