Monument record MDO19003 - Dorchester Grammar School, South Street, Dorchester
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Summary
A grammar school founded in 1569.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
It appears probable that the stone placed over the present Grammar School bearing the date 1569 originally belonged to the second school built by the townsmen ten years before Mr Hardy's foundation. Both the Trinity old school and the free Grammar School perished in the great fire of 1613 and were rebuilt, the latter in 1618, the former in 1623. <1>
A second school was re-founded by the corporation about 1623, having existed prior to the establishment of the Grammar School and intended as a subordinate institution. <2>
In spite of its long history, there are in existence practically no records of the Dorchester Grammar Schools endowed in 1579 by Mr Thomas Hardy (2). Built 1567, rebuilt 1618. <4>
The entire building has been completely rebuilt in the 1800's and the front completely rebuilt in the 1800s and the front completely changed, according to an old print I have of the building <6.1>. A three storeyed stone building masked in the main by very modern buildings. It is built in Tudor style with probably one original window in the west face and not in situ. Occupied as commercial offices. No datestone was found. <6>
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SDO20252 Serial: 1832. Penny Encyclopedia 9. 9. 87.
- <2> SDO19850 Monograph: Lewis, S (ed). 1833. Topographical Dictionary of England 2nd edition. 58.
- <3> SDO18132 Map: Ordnance Survey. c.1880. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map epoch one.
- <4> SDO20251 Article in serial: Oliver, Vere L. 1921. Tudor Houses in Dorset, and the Contemporary Life within them; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 41, 55-91.
- <5> SWX1149 Article in serial: 1933. Notes and queries for Somerset and Dorset: Vol 21. Vol 21. 121.
- <6> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 19-AUG-54.
- <6.1> SDO19851 Verbal communication: Mr Jackman. Oral: Mr Jackman (local historian), High East Street, Dorchester.
- <7> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 453289.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69240 90460 (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 21
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453289
Record last edited
Nov 2 2023 12:08PM
