Listed Building record MDO23707 - Warmwell House, Warmwell
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Summary
Early seventeenth century Manor House in grounds, probably built by Sir John Trenchard soon after 1618.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Warmwell House, an irregular-shaped, two storeyed building of coursed limestone rubble with ashlar facing was built in the first half of the 17th century, probably by Sir John Trenchard who inherited the property in 1618. The south-east portion of the building may incorporate the remains of an earlier house -? late Medieval. Additions and alterations were made in the 18th and 19th centuries. <2>
Warmwell House (name confirmed) is as described by RCHM. A house of outstanding architectural merit. Two Perpendicular windows have been reset on the north-east side of the ground floor. Published 1:2500 detail, correct. <4>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963.
- <2> SDO149 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 2. 327-9.
- <3> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 440-1.
- <4> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F1 JGB 25-JAN-80.
- <5> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. OP10488.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 453910.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 75384 85919 (45m by 41m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NE |
| Civil Parish | Warmwell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 120 002
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 NE 13
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453910
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Warmwell 2
Record last edited
May 12 2023 3:26PM