Listed Building record MDO17542 - Grange Arch, Creech Grange, Steeple
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Summary
A folly or eyecatcher situated within the grounds of Creech Grange. It was built before 1746 by Denis Bond and comprises a central arched opening surmounted by crenellations and flanked by lower wing walls.
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Full Description
Grange Arch, a folly belonging to the National Trust, was built by Denis Bond before 1746 to form an architectural focus to the view southward from Creech Grange. <1-2>
SY 912817. Grange Arch. Scheduled Dorset 751. <3>
Grange Arch. A folly built by Dennis Bond before 1746. It is a triple arch built of ashlar. It was designed as an "eye catcher" to be seen from Creech Grange. <4>
Grange Arch is as described. Well preserved. Published 1:2500 survey correct. <5>
Grange or Creech Arch is a central arched opening surmounted by crenellations and flanked by lower wing walls. The folly was built before 1746 by Denis Bond. <6>
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963.
- <2> SDO149 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 2. 271.
- <3> SWX1687 Monograph: Department of the Environment. 1978. Department of the Environment (IAM) Ancient Monuments of England (Vol 2). Vol 2. 16-17.
- <4> SDO19622 Scheduling record: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Purbeck 1984.
- <5> SDO17630 Unpublished document: Fletcher, Martin. Field investigator's comments MJF. F1 MJF 23-APR-1986.
- <6> SDO17438 Monograph: English Heritage. 2005. Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset (Revised). 12.
- <7> SDO17434 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/093 RCHME Inventory: Dorset II (South-East).
- <8> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457054.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 91261 81775 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SW |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 SW 51
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457054
Record last edited
Oct 24 2023 12:30PM
