Permission has been granted for a new 'work of art' sculpture to be located in Brigg - close to the town's only grade one listed building.
North Lincolnshire Council has now approved an application which sought permission to erect the stone edifice on an area of grass at the Sir John Nelthorpe Upper School.
Ceremonies will be held near the sculpture, including those welcoming new pupils/students to the seat of learning.
Asked for his views, North Lincolnshire Council's conservation officer raised "no objection" to the proposed addition close to the original late 17th century part of the former Grammar School.
The officer said: "The sculpture is made from original stone steps which were removed for a disabled access.
"This proposal retains the historic stone on the site. The sculpture is small in scale and attractive and won’t detract from the setting of the listed building, and will be used in pupil enrolment events.
"It is a positive use of the old steps, and the application is supported."
Brigg Town Council, also consulted as part of the planning process, supported this application and the sentiment behind the installation of the sculpture.
"The sculpture will take the form of a stack of books," the school informed North Lincolnshire planners, "the top book showing the school crest and the school motto Fortis & Fidelis - meaning strong and faithful."
The school provided a detailed supporting statement with the planning application for the stone sculpture, designed to celebrate the history of education at this location which began in 1680/81.
Local and property owner Sir John Nelthorpe's generous bequest in his will, in 1669, led to the town's first school being established and maintained.
Brigg Grammar School, whose pupils needed to pass the 11+ exam, was phased out by Humberside County Council in 1976 and replaced by the Sir John Nelthorpe comprehensive.
Planning permission and listed building consent have been granted for the sculpture.
Part of today's Sir John Nelthorpe Upper School, with the original 17th century schoolroom on the left, close to Grammar School Road.
