Monument record MDO46296 - Trinity School, Grey School Passage, Dorchester
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Summary
School built in 1623, replacing an earlier school destroyed by fire in 1613 and rebuilt in 1618.
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Full Description
According to the corporation records, Trinity School was erected as a new building about the year 1623 to train boys for the free school to which it was subordinate <1>. It was refounded in 1623 having existed prior to the Grammar School of 1579 <2>.
The datestone of 1569 placed in the Grammar School, probably belonged to Trinity School which was built by the townsmen and perished in the fire of 1613. It was rebuilt in 1618. <3>
(SY 69179078) I have spoken to a man whose father was headmaster of the school and I have an old print which shows its position. It was completely taken down many years ago, but was a free school: Blue Coat <4.1>. Modern houses occupy the site. No trace of antiquity was found. <4>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX1269 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2. Vol 2. 369.
- <2> SDO19850 Monograph: Lewis, S (ed). 1833. Topographical Dictionary of England 2nd edition. 58.
- <3> SWX6921 Article in serial: 1903. Notes and queries for Somerset and Dorset 8. Vol 8. 178-9.
- <4> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 19-AUG-54.
- <4.1> SDO19851 Verbal communication: Mr Jackman. Oral: Mr Jackman (local historian), High East Street, Dorchester.
- <5>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 453311. [Mapped feature: #635932 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6917 9078 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 18
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 30
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453311
Record last edited
May 24 2023 10:27AM