Cricklade buildings [23]

Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 25 Aug 2019

Jenner's School was built in 1652 as a free school, the endowment of Robert Jenner, MP for Cricklade from 1628 to 1648. There is a 19th century extension to the right (not visible in this view) and an 18th century Schoolmaster's house, seen here, has been added on the left. The school is now a community room. Other views of the north fronts of the buildings are at Image and Image The south fronts of the buildings facing the churchyard are at Image The school is listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1356089 the Schoolmaster's house is listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1023079 Cricklade is the first town downstream on the River Thames. The town was founded by the Anglo-Saxons in the 9th century at the point where the Roman Ermin Way crosses the River Thames. It is one of the thirty burhs (fortified towns) recorded in the Burghal Hidage document, which describes a system of fortresses and fortified towns built around Wessex by King Alfred. The fortifications have been extensively excavated in several places on all four of its sides.

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