Clifton College, Warden'S Office Approximately 8 Metres North West Of Wilson Tower

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ST5773NW GUTHRIE ROAD, Clifton 901-1/2/2106 (South East side) Clifton College, Warden's office approx. 8 metres north-west of Wilson Tower

GV II

School. c1860. Probably by C Hansom. Random squared sandstone rubble with limestone dressings, rear exterior ashlar stack, and a slate roof with bands of hexagonal slates. Gothic Revival style. Single-depth plan. 2 storeys; 4-window range. A regular front divided by buttresses with a plinth, moulded sill bands, ashlar bands, and a cornice with gargoyles beneath a crenellated parapet. A shallow left-hand porch has a 4-centre arched doorway with double doors and strap hinges, carved spandrels, with 3 ogee-headed overlights and a small side light, and weathered roof. 3-light mullion and transom windows with ogee heads between the buttresses, with metal casements and stained glass to upper panels; an entrance second from left with a doorway as above. Gabled ends, that to right with steps up to an entrance with 4 overlights and side windows and a trefoil in the top of the gable; that to left return has ground- and first-floor windows, blind window with label mould and containing shield trefoil above to gable, griffon pinnacle. INTERIOR not inspected. A matching design to the Chemistry block (qv).

Listing NGR: ST5700873916