Walter Scott Charity School is a Grade II* listed building in the Herefordshire, County of local planning authority area, England. First listed on 22 October 1952. Educational. 2 related planning applications.

Walter Scott Charity School

WRENN ID
odd-garret-tarn
Grade
II*
Local Planning Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Country
England
Date first listed
22 October 1952
Type
Educational
Source
Historic England listing

Description

  1. 1560 OLD GLOUCESTER ROAD Walter Scott Charity School SO 6024 1/66 22.10.52. II*

  2. Founded as a Bluecoat School for 30 boys and 30 girls in 1717. Disused through lack of funds. Re-endowed by Walter Scott a citizen in 1786 and restored in 1887. 2 storeys and cellar. Red brick. Centre breaks forward and has a pediment. 2-3-2 sash windows, but central window has been replaced by an inscription giving dates etc. On ground floor 6 sash windows in arched sinkings with band below. These have round heads with architraves. A moulded cornice connects the imposts of the arches. Stucco plinth. Wide doorway with open pediment on Tuscan columns and pilasters. Wide fanlight. Slender stone gate piers with ball terminals.

Listing NGR: SO6005424030

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