Listed Building record MDO10835 - 'Ab Antiquo', Main Street, Bothenhampton
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Summary
Detached former farmhouse thought to have been built in the 17th century, though with much 20th-century alteration. The building has rubble stone walls, a thatched roof with brick chimney stacks, and a thatched porch canopy on posts. A former semi-circular bread oven with stone slab roof, projects out at left hand and is 17th century in date.
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Full Description
Detached former farmhouse of c. 17th century date with much 20th century alteration. It has rubble stone walls, a thatch roof (half-hipped at left hand and gabled at right hand) and brick stacks at ridge, left of centre and right hand gable and a thatch porch canopy on posts. A former semi-circular bread oven with stone slab roof, projects out at left hand and is 17th century in date.
Described by the Royal Commission as "Cottage […], has been extended to the E. There is a projecting oven of rubble (1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 30.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 47177 91826 (19m by 15m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bothenhampton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 012 006
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Bothenhampton 6
Record last edited
Dec 23 2013 1:47PM