Monument record MDO18996 - Whetstones Almshouses, Church Street, Dorchester
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Summary
Almshouses established by John Whetstone in his will dated 1614, and built around 1620. Demolished.
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Full Description
Founded by John Whetstone in a will dated 28th January 1614. ".. the purchase (1620) ... of a messuage and certain lands at Symondsbury". The almshouse, which stands on the site of the original messuage, consists of four tenements. <1>
The building is shown on OS 1/500 1887 as abutting the road. It has been demolished apart from 8.0 metres of wall with decayed capping fronting Church Street and containing the remains of an obviously old mullioned doorway. To the east of these remains, the land is occupied by a small yard to the east of which is a modern brick building. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1269 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2. Vol 2. 370.
- <2> SWX1328 Map: Ordnance Survey. Various. Ordnance Survey Map 1:500. 1:500. 1887.
- <3> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 20-AUG-54.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 453281.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69370 90690 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 17
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453281
Record last edited
Mar 30 2023 5:17PM