Listed Building record MDO10102 - Max Gate, Alington Avenue, Dorchester
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Summary
Red brick house designed by author and architect Thomas Hardy and built for him in 1885. He lived here until his death in 1928. National Trust.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Max Gate House with main front of plum brick has a symmetrical outline with corner turrets and a central gable topped by a chimney-stack. Designed and built by Thomas Hardy (former architect and novelist) in 1885 who lived here until his death in 1928. <2>
'Max Gate' (not Max Gate House) (name confirmed) is as described. (Name amended on MSD). See ground photograph. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963.
- <2> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 186-7.
- <3> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F1 JGB 29-NOV-79.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454083.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 70442 89920 (21m by 28m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 NW 45
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454083
Record last edited
Dec 6 2023 4:22PM