Building record 1375400000 - Community Centre, High Street, Long Crendon
Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area: Long Crendon Conservation Areas (DBC7364)
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Type and Period (4)
- COMMUNITY CENTRE (Altered 1976, 20th Century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)
- BOARD SCHOOL (Built 1875-1876, 19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
- (Alternate Type) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
- (Alternate Type) PRIMARY SCHOOL (19th Century to Modern - 1876 AD to 1976 AD)
Description
Constructed in 1875-6 by Howland and Wells as a Board School, this building was converted in 1976 by County Architect Paul Markcrow to a Community Centre and Library. Constructed of brick with half hipped and gabled steeply pitched tiled roofs. Tall, elegant and visually prominent brick chimney stacks creating an interesting roofscape. Three double height arched windows to gable facing road. An attractive example of late 19th century architecture which is distinct in terms of its character and appearance within the village. Despite being set back from High Street behind wall its scale and form make it visually prominent. Forms part of a group with the Library. This is a local building of note within the Conservation Area of Long Crendon. (B1).
Sources (1)
- <1>SBC23362 Bibliographic reference: Aylesbury Vale District Council. 2009. Long Crendon Conservation Areas. Appendix IV.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 69498 08668 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LONG CRENDON, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Jul 21 2024 6:29PM
