List Entry Summary
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
Name: THE OLD SCHOOL
List Entry Number: 1370463
Location
THE OLD SCHOOL, WOODCROFT ROAD
The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
County:
District: Northumberland
District Type: Unitary Authority
Parish: Wylam
National Park: Not applicable to this List entry.
Grade: II
Date first listed: 07-Mar-1985
Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry.
Legacy System Information
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Legacy System: LBS
UID: 239534
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List Entry Description
Summary of Building
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Reasons for Designation
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History
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Details
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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Map
National Grid Reference: NZ 11354 64567
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