Building record 1375500000 - Library, High Street, Long Crendon

Summary

Constructed between 1875 and 1899 as part of the school, this building was converted in 1976 to a Library.

Protected Status/Designation

  • Conservation Area: Long Crendon Conservation Areas (DBC7364)

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Type and Period (2)

  • LIBRARY (Altered 1976, 20th Century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)
  • SCHOOL HALL? (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 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 steeply pitched tiled roofs. Attractive external chimney and bell tower creating an interesting outline. 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 a wall its scale and form make it visually prominent. Forms part of a group with the Community Centre. 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 69523 08676 (point)
Civil Parish LONG CRENDON, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Jul 21 2024 6:29PM

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