Listed Building record MDO12204 - 23 South Street, Bridport
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Summary
An early or mid 18th century three-storey five-bay townhouse with stucco façade and central entrance. The slightly asymmetrical frontage suggests it it a rebuilding of an earlier house. This townhouse does not appear to have been used directly for industrial purposes and was probably the home of a well-to-do merchant or master. (1)
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Full Description
An early or mid 18th century three-storey townhouse with central entrance. It has a five-bay stucco-ed façade with moulded cornice and five ranges of sash windows with bull-nosed sills, glazing bars and keystones. The façade is slightly asymmetrical suggesting that it may be a remodelling of an earlier house. The rear of the house is mainly coursed stone rubble with pigeon holes. This townhouse does not appear to have been used directly for industrial purposes and was probably the home of a well-to-do merchant or master. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO10497 Unpublished document: Jones, B V and Williams, M. 2002. Bridport: An Assessment of Townscape & Buildings. 40.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 46614 92834 (33m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 711
Record last edited
Feb 16 2011 9:03AM