Old School House

The Old School House, built in 1753, is a house that was formerly a school. It is constructed from sandstone rubble and has a slate roof. The building is two storeys high and features two bays. The windows are framed with stone surrounds that have a slight chamfer. The door, located between the bays, has a surround with cyma moulding that creates an ogee shape on the lintel. Above the door is a plaque framed by pilasters and a cornice, supported on brackets. The plaque is inscribed with a dedication to Johanni Farrer and Johanni Fenwick, acknowledging their contributions to the school. The inscription reads: 'Johanni Farrer geno. et Johanni Fenwick armigero qui ut adolescentia virtutis decus et literarum lumen accederent huic scholae benefecerunt Hoc saxum Honoris et gratitudinis ergo Lubenter poni curavit Parochia de Tunstall 1753.' The building has gable chimneys. To the right, there is a lower addition with a blank front wall, except for a window that has glazing bars and plain reveals, set within a blocked doorway. The lintel of this doorway is a re-used Medieval grave slab, which is incised with a sword and a cross within a circle.