Building record MYO4021 - No 8, 10, 12 First School House, Bishopthorpe
Summary
Originally one building (1763) of brick and slate containing the school and schoolmasters house. Now with some 20c addition, 3 dwellings. Of historic and educational importance. Archbishop Drummond’s visitation returns show a school house erected by John Crosby. Shown on O.S. Maps of 1832, 1846 & 1891 as a free standing building. A conveyance of 1892 from the Archbishop of York to R. Horner, builder, has a plan drawing of the building. On construction of Archbishop Harcourt’s school this first school was used as a girl’s school and house for the master and mistress. The girl’s school became necessary as the number of village children grew and parents were encouraged to educate their daughters. Also used as a reading room from 1890. Nominated for inclusion on York's local list of heritage assets.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SE 5920 4753 (15m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE54NE |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
| Civil Parish | Bishopthorpe, City of York, North Yorkshire |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
The first schoolhouse in Bishopthorpe was built in 1763, designed by John Crosby for Archbishop Drummond, on a site known as Lord’s Waste. This was replaced with a brick-and-slate school building in 1815. Archbishop Harcourt commissioned the school to be rebuilt in 1846 to provide a girls’ school and residence for a schoolmaster and mistress. As the population grew, a fourth classroom was added around forty years later. It has since been converted into three residential units. It holds high historic and communal value and demonstrates the improvement of education in the area.
Sources/Archives (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Dec 11 2024 11:28AM