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| HER Number: | MDV76404 |
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| Name: | Topsham First School |
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Summary
Former Quaker meeting house and Wesleyan Chapel converted into a school circa 1852.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 966 881 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX98NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Exeter |
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| District | Exeter |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | TOPSHAM |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old Listed Building Ref (II): 417645
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- SCHOOL (XVIII to XIX - 1701 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
'School' marked on 1880s-1890s 25 inch Ordnance Survey map.
Passmore, A. J., 2003, Archaeological Recording at the Former Topsham First School, Majorfield Lane, Exeter (Report - non-specific). SDV344447.
Topsham Infant School developmed from a former Quaker meeting house and Wesleyan chapel, which had an associated burial ground. The school buildings occupy the north-east and north-west sides of the site. The remainder of the site is a playground which is partially infilled with later buildings. The earliest building on the site is the 18th century Quaker chapel in the north-west corner of the site which appears to have been refurbished and its seating capacity increased with the addition of galleries by the Wesleyans in the 19th century. The doorway, in the front elevation, which has a 'spider web' fanlight and the tall arched sash windows are compatible with an 18th century date. The chapel was extended, presumably at the time of its conversion to a school circa 1852 by the addition of a room (A) against its north-east wall. Additional rooms were subsequently added as the school.developed in the second half of the 19th and early 20th century.
English Heritage, 2010, Historic Houses Register (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV154869.
Topsham Infant School. 18th century, altered in 19th century. Roughcast. Single storey with a slate roof. Four arched windows along sides. Plain building of some interest as a Quaker Meeting house in the 18th century, made a school in 1852. Date listed: 18th June 1974.
Ordnance Survey, 2010, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV344030.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV154869 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: English Heritage. 2010. Historic Houses Register. Historic Houses Register. Website. |
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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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| SDV344030 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2010. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #103430 ] |
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| SDV344447 | Report - non-specific: Passmore, A. J.. 2003. Archaeological Recording at the Former Topsham First School, Majorfield Lane, Exeter. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.59. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV76405 | Parent of: Quaker and Wesleyan Chapel, Topsham (Building) |
| MDV76407 | Parent of: Well under Topsham First School (Monument) |
| MDV76407 | Related to: Well under Topsham First School (Monument) |
| MDV76406 | Related to: Burial Ground, Majorfield Lane, Topsham (Monument) |
| MDV76407 | Parent of: Well under Topsham First School (Monument) |
| MDV76407 | Related to: Well under Topsham First School (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4613 - Archaeological Recording at Topsham First School
| Date Last Edited: | Mar 11 2010 11:57AM |
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