Listed Building record MDO11070 - Innsacre House, Shipton Gorge
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Summary
An early 17th century farmhouse with a 19th centuryraised roof-pitch. Built of dressed stone walls and a slate roof, reconstructed with stone gable-copings. Now known as Lower Innsacre.
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Full Description
The house was built early in the 17thc, the S.E. part appears to have been added or rebuilt in the later part of the 17thc., and the porch at a still later date. <2>
The house is no longer connected with the farm, and to distinguish it is now known as LOWER INNSACRE <3.1>. The house is in good condition, with much original work, and some modern alterations. For general appearance see G.P. AO/55/128/8. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1930.
- <2> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 222.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F3 NVQ 06-MAY-55.
- <3.1> SDO19809 Verbal communication: Roper, J. Oral: Mr J Roper of Roper & Roper (solicitors), Bridport on behalf of Col Stowford (owner).
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 450187.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 49537 92476 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Shipton Gorge; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 SE 38
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450187
Record last edited
May 3 2023 3:50PM
