Listed Building record MDO1677 - The Turret, Melbury House, Melbury Stamford
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Summary
Sixteenth century garden bulding in stone.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(ST 57600596. The Turret. Hexagonal structure depicted on OS 2500 1980)
The Turret. Now a free-standing garden house, its original function is unknown. C16th hexagonal plan,embellished in 1762.
Grade II*. (1-3)
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 167.
- <2> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset.
- <3> SWX1383 Monograph: English Heritage. 1984-1987. Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset. Part 12. Part 12.
- <4> SDO12361 Unpublished document: Chandler, J and Cox, P. 1997. Proposed New Swimming Pool at Melbury Sampford House, Melbury Sampford, Dorset. Archaeological and Historical Assessment.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 882189.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 57604 05965 (8m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST50NE |
| Civil Parish | Melbury Sampford; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 074 007
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 50 NE 23
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 882189
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Melbury Sampford 7
Record last edited
May 25 2022 9:57AM
