Information for record number MWA12463:
Site of Walter Ritchie Statue, North Leamington Lower School

Summary Walter Ritchie's Statue, "Three Aspects of a Young Girl's Education" formerly stood on the wall of North Leamington Lower School. It was moved in 2009 to the New School that now stands on the site.
What Is It?  
Type: Statue
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Leamington Spa
District: Warwick, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 32 68
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
Source Number  

1 Walter Ritchie's Statue, "Three Aspects of a Young Girl's Education" formerly stood on the wall of North Leamington Lower School. It was moved in 2009 to the New School that now stands on the site.It was erected in 1961 subject to heavy criticism. It was subject to photographic recording in 2007 prior to being moved to the new School building.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Archaeological Report
Title: Archaeological Recording at North Leamington Lower School and Binswood Hall, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Author/originator: C Coutts
Date: 2009
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Glossary

 
Word or Phrase
Description  
monument SITE * Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible. back
monument SCHOOL * An establishment in which people, usually children, are taught. back
monument BUILDING * A structure with a roof to provide shelter from the weather for occupants or contents. Use specific type where known. back
monument EDUCATION * This is the top term for the class. See EDUCATION Class List for narrow terms. back
monument WALL * An enclosing structure composed of bricks, stones or similar materials, laid in courses. Use specific type where known. back
monument STATUE * A representation in the round of a living being, allegorical personage, eminent person or animal, etc, sculptured, moulded or cast in marble, metal, plaster, etc. back
monument SPA * A medicinal or mineral spring often with an associated building. back

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