Oak House, the Court House and the Old School House
OAK HOUSE, THE COURT HOUSE AND THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1172811
- Date first listed:
- 25-Feb-1958
- List Entry Name:
- Oak House, the Court House and the Old School House
- Statutory Address:
- OAK HOUSE, THE COURT HOUSE AND THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1172811
- Date first listed:
- 25-Feb-1958
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 18-Mar-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Oak House, the Court House and the Old School House
- Statutory Address 1:
- OAK HOUSE, THE COURT HOUSE AND THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE
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:
- OAK HOUSE, THE COURT HOUSE AND THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Worcestershire
- District:
- Wyre Forest (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Wolverley and Cookley
- National Grid Reference:
- SO 82905 79462
Details
WOLVERLEY & COOKLEY CP WOLVERLEY SO 87 NW 6/156 Oak House, The Court House and The Old School House 25.2.58 (formerly listed as Old Seabright School and houses adjoining on north and south) GV II* Former school, now two houses and council chamber. 1829, probably by William Knight, with some late C20 alterations. Sandstone ashlar, brick and painted brick with tile roof. Central block: two storeys with full-height Gothick portico; this has an arcade of three 2-centred heads divided by stepped buttresses with octagonal corner turrets with crenellated caps; parapet between is plain with raised centre bearing a shield over the date 1620 (foundation date). Behind arcade there is a platform at first floor level approached by flights of steps from each side; entrance to ground floor is centrally placed under a wide Tudor arch. Wall behind on first floor has two windows of three cinquefoiled lights flanking a central entrance with 2-centred head under clock. Oak House (to left): of painted brick, two storeys with stone coped parapet and moulded cornice. Three windows: two 3-lights under square heads with square labels flank a central quatrefoil window. Ground floor: central entrance has a flat canopy with cast iron decoration, 3-pane overlight and 6-panelled door. The Old School House (to right); unpainted brick, same design as house to left. (BoE, p 291-292; Colvin, H; A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600 - 1840, 1978, p 497).
Listing NGR: SO8290579462
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 157148
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Colvin, H M, A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840, (1978), 497
Pevsner, N, The Buildings of England: Worcestershire, (1968), 291 292
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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