Listed Building record MDO17733 - Moreton House
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Summary
A mansion built between 1742-45, replacing a house of around 1580. The service ranges may incorporate material from the 16th-century house.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Moreton House, partly built in 1742 but mainly constructed between 1744-45, replaced a manor house built by Robert Frampton in 1580 (a). The east front was demolished in 1779 and the house extended; the work being completed by 1781. The main house is of two storeys with cellars and attics and brick walls faced in ashlar. Early 19th century and modern alteration were also made. <2>
Morten House. <3>
Moreton House (name confirmed) is as described above. (See ground photograph). <4>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1902.
- <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. 175-7.
- <2.1> SWX4496 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1861. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 1. Vol 1. 400.
- <3> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 301.
- <4> SDO14743 Unpublished document: Attrill, N J. Field Investigators Comments NJA. F1 NJA 07-JUL-81.
- <4.1> SDO19840 Verbal communication: Frampton, Cmdr. Oral: Commander Frampton (owner), Moreton House.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 455282.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 80631 89152 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88NW |
| Civil Parish | Moreton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 11
- Listed Building (I) 1305008: MORETON HOUSE
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 NW 6
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 455282
Record last edited
May 17 2023 6:48AM