
What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: Church House Formerly Dence's School Built in 1567 by Alexander Dence. An elementary school for 300 years Recorded plaque organisation: Cranbrook Heritage.
Alexander Dence was a benefactor who established an elementary school in Church House in 1567, which provided education for over three centuries.
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Photo: Simon Harriyott · CC BY 2.0