White Coppice School House, Coppice Lane, Heapey
Location/Address
White Coppice School House
Coppice Lane
Heapey
CHORLEY
PR6 9DB
Type
Description
A former small school dated 1843, converted and is now a house. It was closed in 1963 as only ten children were attending the school.
Statement of Significance
Asset type
Former schoolAge
1843Architectural and Artistic Interest
Stone built former school, constructed from stone with tall mullioned and transomed windows and square hooded drip moulds. There is a tall arched opening on the front elevation which is now a window, but possibly a former entrance door as there is a worn stone step and boot scrapers. Retains cobbled/sett yard/grounds and has a stone boundary wall finished with large rounded coping stones and stone gate posts.Historic Interest
The former school was owned by St Barnabas church at Heapey. Margaret Whitehead of Rose Cottage (White Coppice) was the headmistress at the local school.Images and Documents
Date Listed
n/a
Last Updated
29 Sep 2022
Find Out More
Find out more about this Asset in Lancashire Local List:
https://local-heritage-list.org.uk/lancashire/asset/375
https://local-heritage-list.org.uk/lancashire/asset/375