Monument record MDO2421 - Dorsetshire Brewery, Long Street, Sherborne
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Summary
Dorsetshire Brewery is marked on the 1886 OS 1st edition 1:500 map as well as the revised 1901 and 1927 1:2500 OS maps. Established in 1796 as the Dorsetshire Brewery Co (Sherborne) Ltd. Older part abutting on to road is of stone. Later brick additions behind. East side is 4-storeys, 8 windows and has 8-bay arcade with segmental heads to openings on ground floor; above, windows of fixed lights (8 across and 5 deep) in segmental heads; bay at south end with a doorway on each floor. Front to road has irregular fenestration and parapet coping raised to form 2 segment shapes of unequal size. Other associated buildings to the rear have been demolished.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Recorded by NRIM. Photographed. <1>
AC Archaeology conducted an archaeological desk based assessment in 1997 of land adjacent to BreconHouse in advance of the proposed construction of seven new houses. A study of historical maps revealed that Dorsetshire Brewery is marked on the 1886 OS 1st edition 1:500 map as well as the revised 1901 and 1927 1:2500 OS maps. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO17399 Index: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. National Record of Industrial Monuments (NRIM). DO44.
- <2> SDO10369 Unpublished document: Cottrell, T. 1997. A preliminary archaeological assessment of the proposed development of land adjacent to Brecon House, Sherborne, Dorset.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1514407.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 6411 1656 (76m by 75m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Sherborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 101 172
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NW 142
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1514407
Record last edited
May 17 2022 10:19AM