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The C19th Grade II-listed Old Schoolroom at the south east end of the former Mount School Primary School site. This, the original school building was opened in 1826. It was designed by W. M. Fowler. The extension behind the house dates from 1838 and the bell tower (just visible) from 1877. Part of the new Parson's Mount sheltered housing complex, built in phases between 2014-2017, is visible behind. The Old Schoolroom now houses residential accommodation, and perhaps, administrative offices associated with the Parson's Mount complex. Immediately ahead , though not visible, is part of the boundary wall of the Parish Church's graveyard and Mounts Close, a footpath linking Appleton Gate and King's Road.

The tower carries the date 1877, but the schoolroom itself dates from 1826 (architect W M Fowler), and the cross wing to the left of the tower from 1838. Listed Grade II. Redevelopment of the school site has opened up this view of the buildings, although to judge by the foundations in the foreground, regrettably not for much longer. The buildings have been refurbished as part of the redevelopment.

The former premises of the Mount School on the left https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1196383

20th century buildings and playground at the now-disused Mount School

This view is from Mount Close - a wide path linking Appleton Gate and King's Road - through some railings surrounding what is now the Parson's Mount sheltered accommodation complex (built in phases between 2014-2017). This is Grade II-listed Old Schoolroom at the south east end of the former Mount School Primary School site. The original school building - beyond the bell tower and behind the extension in the forefront - was opened in 1826. It was designed by W. M. Fowler. The extension dates from 1838 and the bell tower from 1877. The Old Schoolroom now houses residential accommodation, and possibly administrative offices, associated with the Parson's Mount complex. Immediately behind the photographer lies the Parish Church graveyard.

This footpath - Mounts Close - links Appleton Gate (150 metres behind the photographer) with King's Road, ahead. On the left is the boundary wall of the Parish Church graveyard, whilst on the right is the Parson's Mount sheltered housing complex, that was built in phases between 2014-2017 on a site that originally hosted the Parish Church's parsonage, and later, the former Mount School.

Sheltered housing built in 2014 on part of the site of the Mount School.

Some of the most recently completed blocks in the Parson’s Mount sheltered housing complex, seen from King’s Road. The first phase of the development was opened in February 2014, whereas on completion of the facility there are 22 sheltered housing units. The project won the Timber in Construction award for the Best Social Housing Project of 2013. The land originally housed the Parish Church’s parsonage but later became the site of the Mount School. The school buildings however, were demolished in 2004 and the school relocated to modern buildings in the field on the left bordered by the security fence. The St Leonard’s Hospital Trust, said to be the second oldest and second largest almshouse charity in England, owns and controls the complex. This particular trust was founded by Bishop Alexander of Lincoln almost 1,000 years ago.

This footpath - Mount Close - links King's Road (behind the photographer) with Appleton Gate (200 metres ahead). On the left is the Parson's Mount sheltered housing complex that was built in phases between 2014-2017 on a site that originally hosted the Parish Church's parsonage, and later, The Mount School. The Grade II-listed "Old School", into which the warden's accommodation for Parson's Mount has been incorporated, is the low, white, single storey building on the left. On the right is the boundary wall of the Parish Church graveyard.

Some of the most recently completed blocks in the Parson’s Mount sheltered housing complex seen from King’s Road. The first phase of the development opened in February 2014, whereas now the facility provides 22 sheltered housing units overall. The project won the Timber in Construction award for the Best Social Housing Project of 2013. The land originally housed the Parish Church’s parsonage but later became the site of the Mount School. The school buildings however, were demolished in 2004 and the school relocated to modern buildings to an adjacent field on the left. The St Leonard’s Hospital Trust, said to be the second oldest and second largest almshouse charity in England, owns and controls the complex. This particular trust was founded by Bishop Alexander of Lincoln almost 1,000 years ago. A path on the right leads to Appleton Gate.