Listed Building record MDO17712 - Lawrence of Arabia's Cottage, Clouds Hill
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Summary
Single storey cottage of four unequal bays with attic, built in 1808. Formerly a forester’s or labourer’s cottage. Largely reconstructed by T E Lawrence for himself, 1922-34; and Lawrence’s garage, built in 1930.
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Full Description
Colonel T E Lawrence ('Lawrence of Arabia') bought the cottage in 1925 and lived there until his death in 1935. Presented to the National Trust in 1938. <2>
Lawrence of Arabia's Cottage, Clouds Hill with brick walls and tiled roof is 19th century. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963.
- <2> SDO20188 Monograph: Lawrence, A W. 1964. Clouds Hill, Dorset.
- <3> 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. 299.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456352.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 82376 90910 (9m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY89SW |
| Civil Parish | Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 89 SW 56
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456352
Record last edited
Oct 12 2023 3:38PM