Old School Court, School Lane, Buckingham
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Type
Description
The Old School building has been converted into private dwellings and stretches for some distance along School Lane.
The western side of School Lane at its northern end is dominated by the Old School building. The building, which has been converted into private dwellings stretches for some distance along School Lane. It has been extended at its northern end to create additional accommodation and at its southern end to create a carriage entrance with views through to the banks of the River Great Ouse. Situated hard up to the back edge of the pavement, the ground floor of the building is constructed of coursed limestone and it is still possible to see the outline of the original openings. The upper storey is constructed of brick and provides a strong visual and textural contrast with the storey below. The roof is gabled and the ridgeline runs parallel with the street. A number of dormers have been inserted along the length of the roof and break through the eaves line. Centrally positioned within the elevation is a wide dormer containing three windows and a carved plaque with the date 1872 and the words TU REX GLORIE CHRISTE. To the right of the central dormer and forming a prominent feature in the roofscape is a small bell tower constructed partly of brick and partly of stone. This is a local building of note within the Conservation Area of Buckingham. (B1).
Statement of Significance
Asset type
The Old School building has been converted into private dwellings and stretches for some distance along School Lane.
Date Listed
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