Building record 1499500000 - The Saye and Sele Hall, Lower Street, Quainton

Date plaque suggests that this building was constructed in 1911 by the Saye and Sele Foundation
for the training of apprentices. Set back from the northern side of Lower Street on slightly elevated
ground. Main range is storey building with simple rectangular plan form with later extensions to
side and rear. Building sits beneath a relatively steeply pitched gable roof laid in tiles and the
ridgeline of which runs parallel with the carriageway. Central gabled dormer breaks through the
eaves line containing a large multi-light window. This window is flanked to either side by smaller
windows. The whole effect is creates a very simple and regular principle elevation. This building is
important because of its age, form and the contribution it makes to our understanding of the social
history of the village. It forms part of a group of late C19 and early C20 buildings that were
constructed for the community and at a time of growth and change within the village.
Today the building is used by various local community groups such as the Brownies and Scouts.
The building is in need of refurbishment. Local Heritage Asset in conservation area (1).