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The Old School

A Grade II Listed Building in Wylam, Northumberland

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Coordinates

Latitude: 54.9756 / 54°58'32"N

Longitude: -1.8241 / 1°49'26"W

OS Eastings: 411354

OS Northings: 564567

OS Grid: NZ113645

Mapcode National: GBR HBPX.W5

Mapcode Global: WHC3M.Y6JG

Plus Code: 9C6WX5GG+68

Entry Name: The Old School

Listing Date: 7 March 1985

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1370463

English Heritage Legacy ID: 239534

ID on this website: 101370463

Location: Wylam, Northumberland, NE41

County: Northumberland

Civil Parish: Wylam

Built-Up Area: Wylam

Traditional County: Northumberland

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Northumberland

Church of England Parish: Wylam St Oswin

Church of England Diocese: Newcastle

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Description


NZ 16 SW WYLAM WOODCROFT ROAD

19/161 The Old School

GV II

Formerly the colliery school, now Wylam Assembly Church. 1854. Ashlar
and Welsh slate roof. 2 storeys. L-shaped. Alternating flush quoins.
Long arm of L has two irregularly placed 12-pane sashes on each floor.
Projecting wing to right has one 12-pane sash on each floor and one small
6-pane staircase window. All windows have alternating block jambs and
slightly projecting sills. One door in later random rubble porch in angle
of L, another on right return.

Gabled roofs with flat coping and kneelers. Stone corniced end stacks
on rear wing. Similarly lateral stack on projecting wing. Dated gabled
bellcote on gable of projecting wing.

Included for historical value as an example of education service to colliery
community.


Listing NGR: NZ1135464567

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