Listed Building record MDO16906 - Leeson House, Langton Matravers
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Summary
Two storey house with attics, contains on the west side the remains of a 17th century farmhouse, remodelled and retaining no original features; this was enlarged in the early 19th century. Extensive additions were made in the mid-19th century. The walls are of stone or covered with stucco and the roofs are slated. Subsequently used as a field studies centre. The Roman coin hoard found in circa 1842 when the house was extended is recorded as MDO7754.
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Full Description
(SZ 00467868) Leeson House (NAT) <1>
Leeson House is of two storeys with attics, contains on the west side the remains of a 17th century farmhouse, remodelled and retaining no original features; this was enlarged in the early 19th century. Extensive additions were made in the mid-19th century. <2>
[NGD note 15.03.23: The Roman coin hoard found in circa 1842 when the house was extended is recorded separately as MDO7754. On accessioning MDO16906 it was noted that the coin hoard had been duplicated when find FDO4097 had been added in the past. As this was just a duplication FDO4097 has subsequently been deleted from the tree of MDO16906.]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1968.
- <2> SDO148 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 1. Volume Two (South East) Part I. 141, No 4.
- <3> SDO20701 Unpublished document: Webb, James. 2013. Heritage Statement. Leeson House Field Studies Centre, Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset BH19 3EU. Proposal to extend the existing house and undertake internal changes to provide fully acessible facilities.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457485.
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Location
Grid reference | SZ 00 78 (point) |
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Map sheet | SZ07NW |
Civil Parish | Langton Matravers; Dorset |
Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 07 NW 31
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457485
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Langton Matravers 4
Record last edited
May 15 2024 4:07PM