Building record 1318200000 - GRAMMAR SCHOOL, AMERSHAM ROAD
Summary
Early twentieth century grammar school on Amersham Road built in 1914, with later extensions and alterations
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1332319: GRAMMAR SCHOOL (DBC6018)
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Type and Period (1)
- GRAMMAR SCHOOL (Built 1914, 20th Century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)
Description
Grade II. Grammar School. Main block dated 1914, in a robust Queen Anne style. Purple brick dressed with red; Westmorland slate roof. 2 storeys, E-plan with slightly projecting inner wings. Excluding outer wings, windows run 3:6:5:6:3. Flush sashes under flat arches; glazing bars. 3 central windows Venetian to 1st floor over round headed windows and main doorway. Wide pilasters to pediment. Modillions to pediment and cornice. Roof ridge central wooden clock turret with lead cupola, ball finial. Architect: A S Vernon (B1).
Sources (1)
- <1>SBC3604 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1973. LIST OF BUILDINGS OF SPECIAL ARCHITECTURAL OR HISTORIC INTEREST: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE: WYCOMBE DISTRICT: BOROUGH OF HIGH WYCOMBE.
Location
| Grid reference | SU 87384 94368 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGH WYCOMBE, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Site visit (EBC13570)
Record last edited
Jul 30 2023 7:15PM
