Elie Primary School

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Elie Primary School
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The original school block in 2007
Elie Primary School
General information
LocationPark Place
Town or city Elie, Fife
CountryScotland
Coordinates 56°11′33″N2°49′21″W / 56.192611°N 2.822430°W / 56.192611; -2.822430
Completed1858(166 years ago) (1858)
Technical details
Floor count1 (plus attic)
Design and construction
Architect(s) John Currie (north block)
Website
https://www.fife.gov.uk/facilities/primary-school/elie-primary-school

Elie Primary School is a school in Elie, Fife, Scotland. It is located partly in a Category C listed building dating from 1858. [1] The architect of the relevant north block was Elie native John Currie. [2]

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References

  1. Historic Environment Scotland. "Elie Primary School, Park Place (North Block only) (LB30992)" . Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  2. John Currie Archived 22 January 2022 at the Wayback Machine - Dictionary of Scottish Architects