1980s sports hall, The Walden School (EHER 81130)
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Summary
A steel-framed sports hall which was designed by Jolly and Millard at The Walden School (EHER 81116). The building was constructed in 1984 and the former gymnasium on the site (EHER 81129) was converted to a drama studio.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5405 3770 (20m by 40m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
June 2023. Heritage assessment.
The sports hall, designed by Jolly and Millard (B.H. Jolly and R.E. Millard of Bishop Stortford) was completed in 1984 alongside the Music School (see EHER 81124). As one of the later additions to the school, it is of more modern construction comprising a flat roof with steel framed structure supported by a main steel frame and external walls of cavity masonry construction. The windows and doors are of timber framed construction and generally double glazed. It was not photographed internally during survey owing to lack of light because the electricity was turned off and it has no windows.
Upon the construction of the sports hall, the former gymnasium (EHER 81129) was converted to use as a drama studio. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX76203 Building Recording Report: ACD Environmental. 2023. Former Friends’ School, Saffron Walden, Essex: Historic Building Recording Report.