Monument record MDO45177 - Grammar School, Shaftesbury
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Summary
Site of a grammar school founded circa 1633 by William Whitaker.
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Full Description
William Whitaker, Recorder of Shaftesbury from 1627-1647, purchased a property for #40, wherewith to found a free Grammar School. This school stood in Bimport Street, a little east of St. Mary's Cross. The list of masters of the school extends from 1633 until 1777. The school was discontinued about 1780 and the premises, then dilapidated, were left unoccupied for many years, and lately have been pulled down. <1>
St. Mary's Cross was approx. at ST 859229, (ST 82 SE 19) from which the above approx. siting was deduced.
No visible trace remains of the school. The site is covered by a modern road. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO11486 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1868. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 3. 3rd edition. 3. 43.
- <2> SDO18341 Unpublished document: Edwards, D W. Field Investigator's Comments DE. F1 DE 28-JAN-56.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 206438. [Mapped feature: #634635 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8590 2290 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 82 SE 18
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 206438
Record last edited
Jun 27 2023 2:51PM
