Information for record number MWA12608:
The Old Vicarage

Summary Early 18th century building. Was the vicarage for Holy Trinity and later became the Headmaster of the Edward VI School's residence.
What Is It?  
Type: Building
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Stratford upon Avon
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 20 54
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Listed Building (Grade: II*)
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
Source Number  

1Built in 1702-3 to replace half-timbered buildings, possibly almshouses or rented chambers.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Conservation Plan
Title: Digest of the Conservation Management Plan, the Guild Hall and Pedagogue’s House, King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon
Author/originator: Mulryne R
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Glossary

 
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designation Listed Building Buildings and structures, such as bridges, that are of architectural or historical importance are placed on a statutory list. These buildings are protected by planning and conservation acts that ensure that their special features of interest are considered before any alterations are made to them.

Depending on how important the buildings are they are classed as Grade I, Grade II* or Grade II. Grade I buildings are those of exceptional interest. Grade II* are particularly important buildings of more than special interest. Those listed as Grade II are those buildings that are regarded of special interest.
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monument HOUSE * A building for human habitation, especially a dwelling place. Use more specific type where known. back
monument SCHOOL * An establishment in which people, usually children, are taught. back
monument VICARAGE * The residence of a vicar, parson or rector. 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 ALMSHOUSE * A house devoted to the shelter of the poor and endowed by a benefactor for this use. back

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