The pavement is a little rough and narrow here, but it passes the wall and access ramp to the former National School built in 1829.

The earliest reference to schools in Machynlleth comes from John Owen of Llynlloedd leaving £200 in his will to support a charity school in the early 18th century. His gift provided for ten poor children to be educated free of expense to their parents. John Owen’s gift passed on to supporting the National School in 1829, when John Jones of London provided £1000 to build the school where children would be taught in the principles of the Church of England. The school was built on land provided by Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn. In 1833, a further bequest of £40 was received from Ann Jones to help provide for a school master.

In 1886, there were 157 boys attending and 111 girls.

One published source suggests the school was rebuilt in 1912.

The two blocks are now a self-storage facility and a private residence.