1875 - Whittington Old School, Lancashire
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flipflopnick
N 54° 10.761 W 002° 36.755
30U E 525285 N 6003545
Whittington former school has a lovely recessed date above the door. Now used as the office of a long established local building firm. Grade 2 listed structure.
Waymark Code: WMFYRE
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/19/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 1

The lintel and window surrounds are sandstone with a slate roof. The walls are limestone rubble. The recessed date is typical of North Lancashire and North Yorkshire. This design is not seen in south of England. Lancaster architects, Paley and Austin, are thought to have designed this building.

Grade 2 listing (visit link)

Current occupiers (visit link)
Year of construction: 1875

Full inscription:
18 AG 75


Cross-listed waymark: Not listed

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