Monument record MDO20204 - Town Malthouse and Brewhouse, West Street, Bridport

The Town Brewhouse and malthouse was a low L-shaped thatched building located to the east of West Mill, Bridport, dating from early 17th century. It was later used as an infant school until it burnt down in 1906.

The Town Brewhouse and malthouse was a low L-shaped thatched building located to the east of West Mill, Bridport. The brewhouse was in private hands until 1650, when it was purchased by the Town Council. The profits were to be used for the relief of the poor and needy of Bridport. From the 1790s it saw intermittent use by a number of brewers. Later it was a pawn store, then weaving shops and finally an infant school. (1) "Miss Gundry's Infant School" was established in 1835 or 1838 and continued in use until November 1906, when the building was destroyed by fire and demolished. (2)

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May 21 2008 9:28AM