The Old School
THE OLD SCHOOL, WOODCROFT ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1370463
- Date first listed:
- 07-Mar-1985
- List Entry Name:
- The Old School
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD SCHOOL, WOODCROFT ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1370463
- Date first listed:
- 07-Mar-1985
- List Entry Name:
- The Old School
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OLD SCHOOL, WOODCROFT 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:
- THE OLD SCHOOL, WOODCROFT ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Northumberland (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Wylam
- National Grid Reference:
- NZ 11354 64567
Details
NZ 16 SW WYLAM WOODCROFT ROAD
19/161 The Old School
GV II
Formerly the colliery school, now Wylam Assembly Church. 1854. Ashlar and Welsh slate roof. 2 storeys. L-shaped. Alternating flush quoins. Long arm of L has two irregularly placed 12-pane sashes on each floor. Projecting wing to right has one 12-pane sash on each floor and one small 6-pane staircase window. All windows have alternating block jambs and slightly projecting sills. One door in later random rubble porch in angle of L, another on right return.
Gabled roofs with flat coping and kneelers. Stone corniced end stacks on rear wing. Similarly lateral stack on projecting wing. Dated gabled bellcote on gable of projecting wing.
Included for historical value as an example of education service to colliery community.
Listing NGR: NZ1135464567
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 239534
- 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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