Natural landmarks · South Wales
King Henry VIII School Abergavenny
Also known as: Ysgol y Brenin Harri VIII, Y Fenni
King Henry VIII School Abergavenny — a school heritage in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
King Henry VIII School Abergavenny is a school heritage located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
King Henry VIII School is a 3-19 educational institution in Abergavenny that aims to provide a seamless educational experience for all its pupils. The school is divided into phases catering to different age groups, ensuring a smooth transition from nursery through to sixth form.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
King Henry VIII School Abergavenny is an educational institution located in South Wales. It is known for its historical significance and serves as a prominent secondary school in the area.
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Background
Description
The first century of the school's life was uneventful and change only came as a result of financial mismanagement by the local trustees who had leased out the Badgeworth lands for an undervalued rent: when the 99-year lease came to an end in 1664 it passed to Jesus College, Oxford, who in return provided not only an equal rent but a Fellowship and Scholarship to the college. This began the close connection between the school and the college which not only provided a home for many of its ablest pupils, but also provided the school with its headmasters. Change began in the 1870s. The Headmaster, James Webber, reorganised the curriculum, teaching classics, maths, drawing, French, writing,…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.8313, -3.0173
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Abergavenny
- Postcode
- NP7 6EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Established
- 1542
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny — 1.6 km
- Official site
- www.kinghenryviii3to19school.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6411707 (CC0)
- wikipedia: King Henry VIII 3–19 School, Abergavenny (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King Henry VIII School Abergavenny?
- King Henry VIII School Abergavenny is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP7 6EP), in the parish of Abergavenny.
- What is King Henry VIII School Abergavenny?
- King Henry VIII School Abergavenny — a school heritage in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to King Henry VIII School Abergavenny?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP7 6EP.
- When was King Henry VIII School Abergavenny built?
- Built or established in 1542.
- Is King Henry VIII School Abergavenny a protected site?
- Yes — King Henry VIII School Abergavenny is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is King Henry VIII School Abergavenny free to visit?
- Yes, King Henry VIII School Abergavenny is free to enter.
- How do I get to King Henry VIII School Abergavenny?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP7 6EP.