Remains of Priory Church and the Chapter Block, Repton School
REMAINS OF PRIORY CHURCH AND THE CHAPTER BLOCK, REPTON SCHOOL, WILLINGTON ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1096512
- Date first listed:
- 19-Jan-1967
- List Entry Name:
- Remains of Priory Church and the Chapter Block, Repton School
- Statutory Address:
- REMAINS OF PRIORY CHURCH AND THE CHAPTER BLOCK, REPTON SCHOOL, WILLINGTON ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1096512
- Date first listed:
- 19-Jan-1967
- List Entry Name:
- Remains of Priory Church and the Chapter Block, Repton School
- Statutory Address 1:
- REMAINS OF PRIORY CHURCH AND THE CHAPTER BLOCK, REPTON SCHOOL, WILLINGTON ROAD
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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:
- REMAINS OF PRIORY CHURCH AND THE CHAPTER BLOCK, REPTON SCHOOL, WILLINGTON ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Derbyshire
- District:
- South Derbyshire (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Repton
- National Grid Reference:
- SK 30378 27186
Details
PARISH OF REPTON WILLINGTON ROAD SK 30/3127 SK 30/3126 6/92 (North Side) 19.1.67 Remains of Priory Church and the Chapter Block Repton School GV I
Remains, mostly just the footings of Repton Priory Church, cloisters and adjoining buildings, and the chapter classroom block. C13 and c1886. Sandstone rubble and ashlar, chapter block of coursed squared rock-faced sandstone, plain tile roof with stone coped gables with moulded kneelers and finials. Running along the north side of Pears School are footings of the north aisle wall of the priory church. Narrow chamfered pointed arch, remains of the pulpitum at the west end of the choir. To the east of Pears School are the bases of clustered columns associated with the chancel and chapels. Various pier types based on the quatrefoil. To the north, attached to the chapter block, are the remains of the chapter house doorway with the bases of shafted responds. To the north, tunnel vaulted inner slype and parlour leading to the cemetery. Remains of the doorway in the warming room. Along the north side of the cloister are the footings of the refectory wall. The chapter block is of two storeys in Tudor style. First and second floor sill bands. East elevation of two unequal gabled bays. Ground floor has a large moulded doorway with double doors and 3-light window. To the left a 3-light ovolo moulded mullion and transom window, with similar above. To the right, a similar 5-light. window with similar above. Returned hoodmoulds, all but one with segmental relieving arches.
Listing NGR: SK3037827186
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 82775
- 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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