The School House, 60 Anstey Lane, Thurcaston (Grade II)

Geo: 52.6904, -1.1641
Date ListedMon 5th November, 1979
CategoryStatutory Listed Building
AddressNo. 60 (The School House) Anstey Lane Thurcaston LE7 7JA
GradeGrade II
Grid ReferenceSK5659510633
LBS189152
Volume, Map, Item286, 4, 96
ParishThurcaston
WardRothley & Thurcaston
Conservation AreaThurcaston
Description

Cottage, formerly school, of 1715 with some later C19 modifications. Red brick with granite rubble stone plinth and slate roof with rebuilt central ridge stacks to both right and left sections. The latter section is lower. Gable facing with door on right side. Right section of two storeys of three casements: two 2 lights and 1 light over two 3 lights with a 2 light to left of door. Section to left has door and two 2 light casements with two 2 lights and a 1 light over. Some cambered lintels. Blocked windows to rear. Outshut with 2 light casement on left end. School built and endowed in 1715 by Richard Hill, rector of Thurcaston.

The description above describes the salient features of the building as it was at the date of listing. It is given in order to aid identification; it is not intended to be either comprehensive or exclusive.

Statutory Listing covers all parts of the property and its curtilage, ie all internal and external elements whether described or not.