Listed Building record MDO13781 - Durweston Mill House, Durweston
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Summary
Durweston Mill House, of the late 18th century, is a two-storied English-bonded brick building with attics in a slated roof. A service wing to the south west was added in the 19th century. The symmetrical north east front has a central doorway, one large sashed window on each side, three smaller sashed windows on the first floor and two dormer windows above. The stairs have turned and moulded newel posts and lattic-work balustrades. A cast lead pump-head with the initials H.W.P. is dated 1776.
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Full Description
DURWESTON MILL HOUSE (85930890), of the late 18th century, is a two-storied English-bonded brick building with attics in a slated roof. A service wing to the S.W. was added in the 19th century. The symmetrical N.E. front has a central doorway, one large sashed window on each side, three smaller sashed windows on the first floor and two dormer windows above. The stairs have turned and moulded newel posts and lattic-work balustrades. A cast lead pump-head with the initials H.W.P. is dated 1776.
Some moulded window stones in the garden are said to have come from old Durweston church (ST 80 NE 8). <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO18658 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey map 1:10,560. 1:10 560. 1969.
- <2> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 91.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205494.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8592 0890 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Durweston; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 3
- Listed Building (II) 1171784: DURWESTON MILL HOUSE
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 62
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205494
Record last edited
Mar 1 2022 10:26AM