Old Cathedral Grammar School

The Old Cathedral Grammar School, originally known as the Cathedral Boys' School, dates back to 1598, with additions made in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The building features one tall storey with six bays, showcasing five-light stone-mullioned and double-transomed windows, except for the south bay, which has a shorter window adorned with a carved draped escutcheon bearing the names of members of the Savill family. The structure is made of tooled, squared, coursed sandstone, although some lower walls have been rebuilt. The inscriptions on the building are badly worn. Inside, there is a notable king-post roof supported by stout principals, with king-posts braced to the ridge-piece and two levels of through-purlins. A later north extension has been added in a similar style. The south cross-wing, dated 1895, features a moulded Tudor arch with leafy spandrels and label moulding around the doorway. This building holds historical significance as the original Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, which has since moved to Northgate.