Monument record MDO20242 - Seventeenth-century house, North Allington, Bridport
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Summary
Site of a 17th century house recorded by the RCHME. Demolished in the late 1960s or early 1970s.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A house is described by the Royal Commission as "House, with walls of rubble, was built in the 17th century but has been extensively modernised, Inside, it retains some exposed chamfered ceiling-beams, a plank partition and three original door frames." (1)
The location of this building is given as immediately northwest of 133-139 North Allington. A house is shown on early maps in this location (2) (3) (4) (5). This building was demolished at some time between 1967 and 1972. If the identification of the building described in the Royal Commission inventory is correct, then it is no longer extant.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 52 Bridport No. 39.
- <2> SDO10508 Map: Martin, J. 1840. Map of the Parish of Allington in the County of Dorset.
- <3> SDO10567 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1890. Dorset Sheet XXXVIII.5. 1:2500.
- <4> SDO10559 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902. Dorset Sheet XXXVIII.5. 1:2500.
- <5> SDO10548 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1929. Dorset Sheet XXXVIII.5. 1:2500.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 4607 9357 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 039
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Bridport 39
Record last edited
Jun 27 2023 2:40PM
