Listed Building record MDO13632 - Swan Hotel, Market Place, Sturminster Newton
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Summary
Mid eighteenth century hotel. Built of brick (basically Flemish bond but extensive use made of rubbed and gauged brickwork together with header bond in vitrified brick). Has a tiled roof with brick stacks and an unusual classical façade, where two central bays carry a pediment. The two outer bays are flanked by Doric pilasters bearing Tudor roses; the abaci of which are continuous with an eaves cornice. Similar pilasters flank the two central bays but a central pilaster carries a complete Doric entablature into the tympanum of the pediment.
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Full Description
ST78621415. The Swan Inn has an 8-bay West front in which the 2 middle bays and 2 end bays are emphasised by Doric pilasters enriched by Tudor roses in moulded brickwork. <1-2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 279.
- <2> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 407.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 888665.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 78676 14156 (25m by 26m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST71SE |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Newton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 71 SE 25
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 888665
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Sturminster Newton 25
Record last edited
Jan 22 2023 8:19AM
