Listed Building record MDO16362 - Former DCC Junior School, West Street, Wareham
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Summary
Former Congregational Chapel built 1789 converted for use as a British School in 1849. It has stuccoed front and a pitched slate roof.
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Full Description
Remains of Congregational chapel of 1789, only the facade remaining. Built by George Gollop of Poole and John Swetland for seceders from the chapel in Church Street. South (principal) front circa 1849. After their reconciliation in 1849, it was converted for use as a British School. Stucco front. Pitched slate roof. 2 storeys. 4 giant pilasters without capitals, but with sunk panels taking pediment. 3 ranges of segment-headed windows withglazing bars. Door with segment-headed fanlight, and segment-headed relieving arch on plain imposts. Demolished and repalced by flats before 1988, only the facade remaining. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 92196 87340 (15m by 19m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 1
- Listed Building (II) 108119: THE FORMER DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL JUNIOR SCHOOL
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 1486713
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 NW 102
Record last edited
May 31 2023 9:36AM