Listed Building record MDO15378 - Bournemouth Natural Science Society, 39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth
Please read our guidance about the use of Dorset Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Well-preserved polychrome brick villa, built about 1865, 2 storeys and basement, in mixed Italianate style. Bought by Bournemouth Natural Science Society in 1919. Lecture hall in similar style added in about 1930.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Well-preserved polychrome villa, circa 1865, 2 storeys and basement, in mixed style. Buff brick on grey brick plinth, red brick bands, bright red brick lintels and voussoirs - windows, round-arched, segmental or flat-headed being strongly linked in groups of 2, 3, 4 or 5. 3-storey corner tower with pyramid tiled roof, cast-iron finial and flanking chimney, timber cornice over row of tiny straight-headed attic windows, with brick panelling to 'belfry'. Timber porch up steps against tower, heavily chamfered openwork framing and balustrading, half hipped roof. Lower eastern wing extending front to 2-storey gable. Garden front has rectangular bay window. Lecture hall to south-east in similar style, but of 1920.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWX4461 Scheduling record: Department of the Environment. 15-Feb-1994. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Bournemouth amendment 1994. Vol 768.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 10239 91431 (30m by 25m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 4
- Listed Building (II) 1324715: BOURNEMOUTH NATURAL SCIENCE SOCIETY
Other Statuses/References
Record last edited
Aug 27 2015 9:35AM