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HER Number: | MDV90229 |
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Name: | Blue Coat House, Cistern Street, Totnes |
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Summary
The former Blue Coat School, circa 1733 and the front was subsequently altered in the early 19th century.
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 799 602 |
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Map Sheet: | SX76SE |
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Admin Area | Devon |
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Civil Parish | Totnes |
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District | South Hams |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | TOTNES |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- SCHOOL (XVIII to XIX - 1733 AD to 1850 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1855-1895, First Edition 1:500 Town Map (Cartographic). SDV338879.
The building is marked with 'Bluecoat School'.
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
The building is marked with 'Bluecoat School'.
Google, 2013, Google Streetview (Website). SDV350787.
The building is currently used for residential purposes.
Ordnance Survey, 2013, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV350786.
English Heritage, 2013, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV350785.
Circa 1733. The former Blue Coat School. The school was founded circa 1732 and moved into the schoolhouse in 1734. Front altered earlier 19th century. 3 storeys. 2 windows. Hipped Welsh slate roof. Slate hung second floor. Rendered lower floors. Earlier 19th century sash windows to first and second floors with architraves and glazing bars. Original 3 light casement windows to ground floor with (masked) timber lintols, and modern shutters. Recessed doorways with panelled doors (citing M. Laithwaite).
Sources / Further Reading
SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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SDV338879 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1855-1895. First Edition 1:500 Town Map. First Edition 1:500 Town Map. Map (Digital). |
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SDV350785 | National Heritage List for England: English Heritage. 2013. National Heritage List for England. Historic Houses Register. Digital. |
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SDV350786 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2013. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #109193 ] |
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SDV350787 | Website: Google. 2013. Google Streetview. http://maps.google.co.uk. Website. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Date Last Edited: | Feb 15 2013 2:19PM |
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