Building record MNT27895 - St. Wilfred's School (Former)

Summary

1890 National School by Architect W.H. Higginbottom

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 61555 49166 (30m by 33m)
Map sheet SK64NW
District Gedling
Civil Parish Calverton, Gedling

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A national school and institute designed in 1890 by W.H. Higginbottom and completed in 1892. The site was provided by Charles Seely Esq. A plain building, the only decorative interest provided by 3 dedication plaques. Windows largely original. Rainwater goods largely plastic. Covered playground altered to forma store. This is joined to the boiler house with ornate hinged doors. Original internal partitions and doors survive. (NCC School Survey 2004)(1)

Brick-built on an irregular C-plan with infill ranges to the front elevation. Slate roofs. Now the Parish Council rooms. (2)


<1> NCC, 2004, NCC Schools Survey (DR2817) (Unpublished document). SNT5343.

<2> J Buckley (NCC), Observations by Janine Buckley MA (NCC) (Personal comment). SNT5239.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: NCC. 2004. NCC Schools Survey (DR2817).
  • <2> Personal comment: J Buckley (NCC). Observations by Janine Buckley MA (NCC).

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Record last edited

Sep 13 2023 2:06PM

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