Listed Building record MDO13978 - West Lodge (that part in Iwerne Minster Parish)
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Summary
Early nineteenth century remodelling of an eighteenth century Country House possibly incorporating parts of the fabric of a seventeenth century or earlier hunting lodge. The south east front is rendered and whitewashed, other walls largely of whitewashed brick (Flemish bond). Central pavilion and south-west wing slated, north-east ranges tiled. Brick and rendered chimey stacks in various positions.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
West Lodge is on the site of one of the ancient lodges of Cranborne Chase and a map of the Chase dated 1677, copying a map of 1618, shows a house in this position. The present building is of the first half of the 18th century with early 19th century single storeyed wings. <2>
18th century West Lodge. Grade 1. <3>
'West Lodge' (name confirmed) remains as described by RCHM <2>.
It is in a good state of preservation. <4>
West lodge Country House. Grade I. <5-6>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1962.
- <2> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 38.
- <2.1> SDO11072 Monograph: Wake Smart, T W. 1983. A Chronicle of Cranborne and the Cranborne Chase. 270.
- <4> SDO17369 Unpublished document: Barrett, G. Various. Field Investigators Comments GB. F1 GB 13-FEB-78.
- <5> SDO17732 Scheduling record: DOE (HHR). 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: North Dorset District. 57.
- <6> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 240.
- <7> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205958.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 89413 15737 (37m by 46m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81NE |
| Civil Parish | Iwerne Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 029 003
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 81 NE 33
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205958
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Iwerne Minster 3
Record last edited
Mar 23 2022 11:52AM