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Sir John Nelthorpe School, Brigg

Grade 1 listed building. "Original contract of 4 July 1674 between Sir John Nelthorpe and William Catlyn of Hull. Elevation to road originally of 2 bays, extended 1878 by F H Goddard and Sons (door bears this date). Original building with front elevation to South remains. A single-storey hall in red brick with stone quoins and a moulded brick plinth. Deep coved cornice. Old tile roof with C19 ridge tile. 6 windows, modern glazing. Entrance door has a moulded stone round-headed architrave with a small keystone with a cherub's head. Brick pilasters with a plinth and Roman Ionic capitals in stone. Central achievement of arms in stone frame above an inscription commemorating foundation by Sir John Nelthorpe. Modern brick modillion pediment above." www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-165470-grammar-school...

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Uploaded on January 24, 2011
Taken on January 21, 2011