The Old School House and outbuilding (EHER 39362)

A former late 18th century schoolmaster's house with late 19th century additions, now a house. The 19th century extension protrudes, in red and yellow brick, towards the road with its gable end. An outbuilding in similar brickwork is situated at the NE corner of the shared yard. The modern school, St Cedd's Church of England Primary School, built in 1861, is attached to the West end of the old school house. The will of Dr. Buckeridge stated that the parishioners of Bradwell were to provide a house for the schoolmaster where he was to teach children, and Dr. Buckeridge's Free School is recorded from 1813 to 1899.

October 2004. Grade II listed. A former late 18th century schoolmaster's house with late 19th century additions, now a house. It is constructed of red brick, with yellow brick banding in the 19th century extensions. The roof is pitched and covered in old tile. It was formerly a two-bay 'lobby-entry' house, and now has an entrance in the attached 'Victorian' porch and wing. There is an outbuilding in the 19th century design to the NE of the shared yard. The North elevation, facing the road, comprises the 19th century North-South gable wing which extends from the North face of the original build. This elevation has two windows and a chimney stack. A large cross is picked out in yellow brick. To it's right (West) and built up against the original build is the entrance porch. Behind this is the 18th century house with a central chimney stack. The South elevation (not visible from the road) has two bay windows with segmental arch details. The East elevation has a brick to the bottom right, dated with 1775 and initials. St Cedd's School is attached to the West end of the 18th century building and not included in the listing. Internally, the ground floor has exposed timber framing. There is an open fireplace and several original doors and cupboards. In the present entrance corridor is a red and black Victorian tiled floor. In the yard to the NE is a single storey late 19th century outbuilding with similar yellow brick banding. Much like the 19th century schoolhouse extension, the gable end is the North elevation and has a central arched window, with two blank arches flanking the opening, and a central oculus window. There are five plank doors facing the shared yard. <1> The will of Dr. Buckeridge stated that the parishioners of Bradwell were to provide a house for the school master where he was to teach the children. Dr. Buckeridge died in 1727, however the first recorded schoolhouse was built in 1753 and in 1818 was enlarged. It consisted of the Schoolmaster's house and schoolroom. Documents survive relating to the administration of Dr. Buckeridge’s Free School in Bradwell from 1813 to 1899. A new school replaced this in 1861. The school is now called St. Cedd's Church of England Primary School. The present school is attached to the West end of the old school house. <2>