Building record MYO4022 - The Archbishop of York School (formerly)
Summary
Nominated for inclusion on York's local list of heritage assets.
The school was built by Archbishop Harcourt on manorial land in 1846, close to the original school house which he repurposed for a girls’ school the same year. It was used as a schoolhouse until 1967 when the York’s CE Junior School was built. It still has considerable community use for playgroups, various school clubs and scouts. It is of historic importance, standing at a significant position on the main approach to Bishopthorpe from the A64.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SE 5919 4756 (21m by 19m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE54NE |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
| Civil Parish | Bishopthorpe, City of York, North Yorkshire |
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The school was built by Archbishop Harcourt on manorial land in 1846, close to the original school house which he repurposed for a girls’ school the same year. It was used as a schoolhouse until 1967 when the York’s CE Junior School was built. It still has considerable community use for playgroups, various school clubs and scouts. It is of historic importance, standing at a significant position on the main approach to Bishopthorpe from the A64.
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Record last edited
Dec 11 2024 11:29AM