The school was moved from the centre of Ruthin (nprn 27513) to the site on Mold Road in 1891-3. Built by Douglas & Fordham in Tudor Gothic style to replace the grammar school in St Peter's Churchyard, which had been founded by Dr Gabriel Goodman in 1574. The foundation stone was laid in 1891 by Sir William Hart Dyke, President of the Board of Education, and the boys were moved here in 1893. The new building was financed by public subscription. Despite attempts to transfer the school to the state system, the school retained its independent status. There are a number of blocks to the rear, three of which are shown on the Ordnance Survey of 1912; two large blocks were added to each side in the late C20.
B.A.Malaws, RCAHMW, 23 November 2005. Updated by M. Powel, RCAHMW. June 2024.
Source: Cadw Listing Summary ref.87346
