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King Edward Vi Grammar School
Hob Uid: 924055
Location : Norfolk Norwich Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TG2338008900
Summary : Former 14th century college for priests, King Edward VI Grammar school moved here in 1551. Still in use as a school
More information : (TG 23380890) King Edward VI Grammar School (1) The College for priests was built by Bishop Salmon in 1316 adjacent to the chantry chapel of St John the Evangelist (TG 20 NW 362). The buildings were joined together and the porch added by Walter Lyhart (Bishop, 1446-72). Bought by Norwich Corporation in 1551, and the King Edward VI Grammer school, refounded in 1547 was transferred here. Restoration has taken place over the years since then and its present appearance is the result of work carried out 1937-40 by Mr Sundells, in the headmastership of Mr Acland. (2,3,4) Formerly part of the Carnary College, now school offices. Circa 1830 with extensive C14 and C15 remains. 3 storeys, 8 bays, left-hand off-centre door with C15 moulded arch. C15 doorway and staircase to Carnary Chapel. (5)

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Source details : OS 1:500 1885
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Source details : Vol 106 1949 88 (A Stephenson)
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Source details : List of Anc Mons 3 1978 68
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Source details : DOE (HHR) City & County of Norwich 1972 72
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Source details : DOE (HHR) City of Norwich 1986 82
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
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Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1316
Monument Type : Chantry College, College Of Secular Priests
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Extant
Monument End Date : 1550
Monument Start Date : 1540
Monument Type : Chantry College, College Of Secular Priests
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
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Monument Start Date : 1551
Monument Type : Grammar School
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TG 20 NW 363
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