Listed Building record MDO16573 - 44 High Street, Swanage

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Summary

A Purbeck Stone cottage that probably dates from the eighteenth century. The original roof, probably of Purbeck Stone has been replaced by corrugated asbestos.

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Probably 18th century. Originally two cottages, both now used as workshops, set back from and below the present street line. Purbeck Stone walls, corrugated asbestos roof, probably replacing Purbeck Stone. Two storeys. Flush panel doors to each cottage, and casement windows on ground and first floors. Evidence of earlier blocked openings. An early survival, although altered. <1>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Digital archive: English Heritage. 2006. Listed buildings data disk.
  • <2> Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. BF105825.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1320650.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SZ 03057 78757 (11m by 9m)
Map sheet SZ07NW
Civil Parish Swanage; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 07 NW 96
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1320650
  • National Buildings Record: 105825

Record last edited

Apr 14 2023 3:44PM

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