Building record MDO28268 - 129 High Street, Poole
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Summary
Shop of three storeys, was built in the early 18th century as a mansion house of two storeys and attics, one room in thickness, which is represented by the front part of the present building; this has been refenestrated and the ground floor lowered, but the first floor remains at its original level and the south gable was visible when the adjacent property was rebuilt. In the mid 18th century the house was considerably increased in size with a large extension to the rear and the attics converted into a full storey. The rear wall is in header bond brickwork and has windows with flat arched heads and keystones. The floor levels in the extension are higher than those in the original building.
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Full Description
Shop of three storeys, was built in the early 18th century as a mansion house of two storeys and attics, one room in thickness, which is represented by the front part of the present building; this has been refenestrated and the ground floor lowered, but the first floor remains at its original level and the south gable was visible when the adjacent property was rebuilt. In the mid 18th century the house was considerably increased in size with a large extension to the rear and the attics converted into a full storey. The rear wall is in header bond brickwork and has windows with flat arched heads and keystones. The floor levels in the extension are higher than those in the original building.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> 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. 225.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0124 9068 (20m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 141
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Poole (141)
Record last edited
May 3 2012 12:41PM
