Building record 1427600000 - The Old School House, Lane End

Summary

Nineteenth century village school, built in 1832 and in use until 1970.

Protected Status/Designation

  • Conservation Area: Lane End Conservation Area (DBC7277)

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Type and Period (2)

  • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Built 1832, 19th Century to Modern - 1800 AD to 1999 AD)
  • HOUSE (20th Century - 1900 AD to 1999 AD)

Description

Lane End School, constructed in 1832 with funding from J M Elwes, a local brewer and benefactor, is of flint construction with brick dressings and gabled slate roof with decorative ridge crest. An additional schoolroom was built of brick in the early 1900s. Abrick and flint wall encloses both. The school ceased to operate by 1970. A significant building within Lane End Conservation Area (B1).

Sources (1)

  • <1>SBC23266 Bibliographic reference: Wycombe District Council. 2002. Lane End Conservation Area Character Survey.

Location

Grid reference SU 80545 91869 (point)
Civil Parish FINGEST AND LANE END, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

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Record last edited

Jun 24 2021 5:46PM

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