Central Block (Adams' Grammar School) is a Grade II* listed building in the Telford and Wrekin local planning authority area, England. First listed on 28 April 1952. School.

Central Block (Adams' Grammar School)

WRENN ID: former-landing-mint
Grade: II*
Local Planning Authority: Telford and Wrekin
Country: England
Date first listed: 28 April 1952
Type: School
Source: Historic England listing

Description

1. 5362 SJ 7419 SW 1/13 28.4.52

HIGH STREET (West Side) Central Block (Adams' Grammar School) (formerly listed as Grammar School)

II* GV

2. 1656. Largely rebuilt and restored 1821. Ashlar central block: 2 storeys; divided by plain pilasters into 5 bays; 3 semi-circular headed windows; arcaded ground storey; formerly an open loggia, now has 5 glazed semi-circular headed doors leading into anti-chamber; parapet with inset balustrade at centre; tiled roof surmounted by cupola with clock face, the clock being original. Red brick side wings: 3 storeys; 3 sash windows; to each a restored or early C19 stuccoed pilaster doorcase with segmental pediment. Interior generally altered but left-hand wing (the Headmaster's House) contains good original staircase. The building is set back from street in grounds.

Listing NGR: SJ7439119195

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