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| HER Number: | MDV48923 |
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| Name: | Lady Modiford's School, Walkhampton |
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Summary
Constructed in the late 19th century, the school has expanded over time. The bell tower, built in 1894, is visible from many vantage points around the village. The School House, of 1895, is a neat and sober example of Victorian institutional building.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 533 697 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX56NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Walkhampton |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | WALKHAMPTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56NW/178
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- BELL TOWER (XIX - 1894 AD to 1894 AD (Between))
- SCHOOL (XIX to XX - 1894 AD to 1985 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
'School' is depicted on the late 19th century historic map.
Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.
The early 20th century historic map shows the school has been extended, with a new building to the rear of the schoolhouse.
Dartmoor National Park Authority, 2013, Walkhampton Conservation Area Appraisal (draft), 24, figure 16 (Report - Assessment). SDV359522.
Lady Modyfords School – Unlisted
This is a key building due to its history, location, and the relative grandeur of its architecture. The bell tower, built in 1894, is visible from many vantage points around the village. The School House, of 1895, is a neat and sober example of Victorian institutional building.
Ordnance Survey, 2016, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV359352.
In modern times, Lady Modiford's Church of England (VA) Primary School has a number of new buildings and structures, including a swimming pool. Original school building by the road is depicted.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV325644 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
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| 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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| SDV359352 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2016. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #93355 ] |
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| SDV359522 | Report - Assessment: Dartmoor National Park Authority. 2013. Walkhampton Conservation Area Appraisal (draft). Dartmoor National Park Authority Report. Digital. 24, figure 16. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV80805 | Related to: K6 telephone box, Walkhampton (Building) |
| MDV114844 | Related to: Outbuilding north of the school, Walkhampton (Building) |
| MDV114836 | Related to: The Rosery, Walkhampton (Building) |
| MDV76865 | Related to: Town Farm farmstead, Walkhampton (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Apr 12 2016 2:47PM |
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