Finn, N. (2004). Free Grammar School, Highcross Street, Leicester: Historic Building Assessment. Leicester: University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS). https://doi.org/10.5284/1003985. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Free Grammar School, Highcross Street, Leicester: Historic Building Assessment
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Series:		 University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) unpublished report series
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https://doi.org/10.5284/1003985
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Abstract:		 The grade II* listed Free Grammar School, Highcross Street, Leicester was built in 1573-4 as a schoolhouse using materials salvaged from the medieval church of St. Peter. It functioned as a school until 1841 and has subsequently been used for a variety of purposes. The building was originally longer, with accommodation for the headmaster provided at the north end of the extant structure; this was demolished in the late 19th century. The building was also shortened slightly at the south end when Freeschool Lane was widened in the 1870s or 1880s. The building was unsympathetically restored in 1966. The original roof structure survives largely intact, and is constructed from richly carved timbers reused from the nave roof of St Peter''s church. Repairs and alterations relating to the change of use of the building are proposed as part of the Shires West development. Assessment has determined that a considerable amount of historic documentation associated with the building survives, including records of expenditure on the construction and maintenance of the schoolhouse from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Assessment of the structure has identified a number of areas in which the character and date, and therefore significance, of the built fabric is presently uncertain. Some limited opening up in these areas may be necessary in order to fully assess the potential impact of the proposed refurbishment work.
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Author:		 N Finn
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Publisher:		 University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS)
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Leicester City HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2004
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Site: Free Grammar School, Highcross Street
Parish: LEICESTER
District: Leicester
County: Leicestershire
Country: England
Grid Reference: 458360, 304600 (Easting, Northing)
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UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) N/A (Find)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) GRAMMAR SCHOOL (Monument Type England)
BUILDING SURVEY (Event)
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OASIS Id: universi1-35961
OBIB: 2004-161
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Note:		 A4 spiral bound
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Created Date:		 23 Nov 2016