Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
9714
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
05/08/1991
Date of Amendment
05/08/1991
Name of Property
Former Emlyn Grammer School
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Carmarthenshire
Community
Newcastle Emlyn
Town
Locality
Easting
230745
Northing
240411
Street Side
Location
The last building on road out from Fountain Square to the Carmarthen Road, though formerly in a terrace row. On street line.
Description
Broad Class
Recreational
Period
History
Apparently a private school founded at Llanybri House, Adpar, by
Rev J Davies, later in a disused Baptist Chapel, Adpar, before being relocated here 1867. The building may be earlier C19 and reused, as the style suggests circa 1820-40, but there is no clear documentation. In 1867 T T Elias, landlord of the Plough Inn and lessee of the market, was proprietor and headmaster.
Exterior
Dated 1867, former school.Small single storey double-fronted building with roughcast facing and slate roof. Centre door and small-paned window each side, all with elliptical arched heads and Y-tracery bars to upper sash and fanlight. Double panelled doors. Over the door is plaque reading: 'Emlyn Grammar School 1867'. Roof has corrugated iron cladding on ridge replacing former ventilator. Now used as Women's Institute Hall.
Interior
Reason for designation
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