Building record 1421500000 - Crown House School, London Road
Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- Locally Listed Building 3832: Crown House School, London Road (DBC10573)
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Type and Period (5)
- HOUSE (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
- PREPARATORY SCHOOL (20th Century to 21st Century - 1900 AD to 2099 AD)
- (Alternate Type) PRIVATE SCHOOL (20th Century to 21st Century - 1900 AD to 2099 AD)
- GARDEN WALL (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
- RAILINGS (19th Century - 1800 AD to 1899 AD)
Description
Three story building of grey brick, sash windows with straights stone moulded transom features above windows supported with scroll stone brackets. Stucco work is applied up to first floor level of front elevation with central portico supported by Corinthian columns. Stucco dressings to top floor. Cast iron gutters decorated with rose detail and pierced ridge tiles to hipped tiled roof. All these original features remain to the front roadside elevation which forms an integral part of the Grade II listed terraces to either side. The original cast iron railings and stone wall also remain which forms the boundary with the pavement. The building forms part of a significant group facing onto the Rye along London Road. Proposed for inclusion on Wycombe District Council local list (B1).
Added to Wycombe local list (B2).
Sources (2)
- <1>XYSBC24002 Unpublished document: Wycombe District Council. 2011. Local List Descriptions - New Additions to the List. [Mapped feature: #23860 ]
- <2>SBC24074 Unpublished document: Wycombe District Council. 2011. Cabinet member decision notice on locally-listed buildings.
Location
| Grid reference | SU 87154 92755 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGH WYCOMBE, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Aug 2 2023 8:52PM
