The Old School House
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The Old School House
The Old School House was originally built in 1724 as a Free
School for the children of the parish. The benefactor was Dr
Edwards, a surgeon, who died in 1723.
He also bequeathed amounts to charities for the education of
boys in other villages. Dr Edwards made much of his wealth
in a number of deals ranging from timber sales and estate
investments.
The old school is a two storey brick and tile building on a
sandstone plinth. The school was closed in 1882, and
converted into cottages. After the charity sold the property
in 1906, it was converted into a single private residence.
 
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