Listed Building record MDO27755 - Racedown House, Birdsmoorgate, Broadwindsor
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Summary
Large mid and late eighteenth century house in grounds, brick walls in Flemish bond with burnt headers and a hipped slate roof. William and Dorothy Wordsworth lived here from 1795 to 1797.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Racedown is a three storeyed house of brick with ashlar dressings. The original house was built by John Pretor Pinney circa 1785 and the wings were added later. The porch is modern. <2>)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 54.
- <2> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1968.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 191508.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 39694 01652 (16m by 11m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST30SE |
| Civil Parish | Broadwindsor; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 018 006
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 30 SE 10
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 191508
Record last edited
Nov 11 2022 11:55AM
