2016

ST5763 : St Loe arms

taken 8 years ago, near to Chew Magna, Bath And North East Somerset, England

St Loe arms
St Loe arms
Although a little weather-worn now, this coat of arms belongs to the St Loe family, who were local landowners and rulers.

The building is known as the Old School House or Church House and has a datestone of 1510. The two storey building served many purposes over time; it was a legal office, serving as Court Leet and Court Baron. In about 1684 it offered education to poor children on one floor, a Sunday School being added in 1708. The Vestry converted it to a poorhouse from 1735 to 1843. Of a more pertinent purpose, a lock-up was brought about in the nineteenth century - right next to the church and court!

By the 1960s it was in serious disrepair, but works in the 70s and 80s restored much of the original glories. Today it is more of a community asset and is available to hire.

See ST5763 : Old Schoolhouse carving for another detail in the masonry.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Village, Rural settlement Public buildings and spaces Religious sites Educational sites Former: Church House Building: Former School Primary Subject: Door other tags: Old Poor Houses Stone Carving Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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Neil Owen   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 22 January, 2016   (more nearby)
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Friday, 22 January, 2016
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OSGB36: geotagged! ST 5767 6317 [10m precision]
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OSGB36: geotagged! ST 5766 6317
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