Listed Building record MDO15807 - Hurn Court, Hurn, Christchurch
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Summary
A house thought to occupy the site of a medieval grange of Christchurch Priory. The earliest visible parts of the present building appear to be of late sixteenth-century date, and it was altered in 1806 and again about 1840. Also known as Heron Court.
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Full Description
Heron or Hurn Court, once the country house of the Priors of Christchurch, now the seat of the earl of Malmesbury. <1>
In 1270 the house which stood on the site of Heron Court was a manor farm of the Priory. (4) Cited by NRHE Natural History of Bournemouth (B NSS) 1914 17-18
Heron Court occupies the site of a manor farm attached in early days to the Priory of Christchurch, but not much that is ancient now remains. <3>
The house was rebuilt between 1800 and 1815 and it is extremely doubtful whether any ancient work now exists either within or without. There is no visible trace of antiquity at Hurn Court; the house appears entirely modern and is shortly to open as a school. <5>
Hurn Court, Grade 2*. A large house of irregular plan and varying dates, occupying the site of a Medieval grange of Christchurch Priory. The earliest visible work is of the late 16th century and is an interesting example of the early use of brickwork in this area. The house was altered in 1806 and 1840, and is now of three storeys with plastered walls and slate roofs. <7>
Sources/Archives (10)
- --- SDO19820 Serial: 1914. Natural History of Bournemouth (BNSS) 1914. 17-18.
- <1> SWX4005 Monograph: 1912. The Victoria history of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight 5. Vol 5.
- <3> SWX3827 Serial: Bournemouth Natural Science Society. 1926-27. Proceedings of the Bournemouth Natural Science Society 19. Vol 19. 44-5.
- <4> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1931.
- <5> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 26-NOV-51.
- <5.1> SWX8436 Verbal communication: Wallace, T. Oral: Mr T Wallace Estate Agent for Heron Court Heron Farm Christchurch Hants.
- <6> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963.
- <7> SWX4475 Scheduling record: DOE (HRR). 1976. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Christchurch 1976. Vol 748. 50.
- <8> SDO17396 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 scale map. 1:10000.
- <9> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458414.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 12192 95911 (49m by 31m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19NW |
| Civil Parish | Hurn; Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 NW 16
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458414
- National Buildings Record: 97999
Record last edited
May 6 2023 9:08AM