Listed Building record MDO27930 - Fryer Mayne House, West Knighton
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Summary
Site of a manor house of the Knight's Hospitallers. The present house, built in around 1600, probably stands on the site. The Hospitaller's chapel is documented as being demolished in the 19th century.
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Full Description
The Knights Hospitallers had an ancient manor house at Fryer Mayne. In the early 19th century, Mr Cockerham the owner, removed the ruins of the chapel. <1>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1269 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2. Vol 2. 501.
- <2> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963.
- <3> SDO148 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 1. Volume Two (South East) Part I. 137.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454079.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7372 8650 (37m by 27m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | West Knighton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 124 002
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 NW 41
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454079
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: West Knighton 2
Record last edited
Jan 2 2024 2:44PM