University Examination Schools is a Grade II listed building in the Oxford local planning authority area, England. First listed on 12 January 1954. A Victorian Educational. 13 related planning applications.
University Examination Schools
- WRENN ID
- frozen-jade-ivory
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Oxford
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 12 January 1954
- Type
- Educational
- Period
- Victorian
- Address
- University Examination Schools, High Street, OX1 4BG
- OS grid reference
- SP 518 062
- Coordinates
- 51.75214, -1.25041
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The University Examination Schools, built between 1876 and 1878, were designed by Sir T G Jackson in the style of a Jacobean mansion. They are constructed from Clipsham stone, featuring a Stonesfield slate roof, with some Headington hardstone reused for the plinths. This building is notable for being the first use of Clipsham stone in Oxford. It has two storeys and is adorned with 5-light mullion and transom windows. The listed buildings on the south side form a group value context.
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- Related listed building consents — 13 applications
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- Flood risk assessment
- Radon risk assessment
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