Listed Building record MDO11505 - Deans Court, Deans Court Lane, Wimborne Minster
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Summary
Built on the site of the medieval Deanery. The present Hall, in the centre of the building, rebuilt in 1868, appears to be on medieval foundations and may incorporate part of the original building. The north and east wings, enclosing the Hall, were built in 1725. Brick, with stone dressings, tiled roofs and brick chimney stacks.
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Full Description
Dean's Court is said to stand on the site of the Medieval Deanery; it is of two storeys with attics and basements and has brick walls with ashlar dressings, and tiled roofs. The N. and E. ranges were built in 1725, apparently enclosing a Medieval hall in the angle. In 1868, however, the hall and room on the S. were re-built and nothing remains visible of the Medieval structure. <1>
The present Hall, in the centre of the building was rebuilt in 1868. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO129 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1975. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East). 86.
- <2> SDO14169 Unpublished document: Wiltshire, K F. 1982. Dean's Court, Wimborne, Dorset: Report on the Condition of the Fabric - November 1982.
- <3> SDO20081 Scheduling record: Department of the Environment. 1983. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Wimborne District. 6.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458047.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 01007 99690 (44m by 26m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 10
- Listed Building (I) 1119561: DEAN'S COURT
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 NW 44
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458047
Record last edited
Jan 16 2024 1:29PM