Building record MDO28407 - Dorset Iron Foundry, West Quay Road, Poole

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Summary

Dorset Iron Foundry, of one and two storeys with the roofs of modern materials, was built as industrial premises in the early 19th century; it was extended to the southeast in 1850 when a gabled wing was added facing the street. This had a wide central round headed window with cast iron frame flanked by smaller round headed windows. A similar wing of like design was built to the northeast in 1902. Below the apex of the two gables are rectangular panels formerly painted with the dates of erection.

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Full Description

Dorset Iron Foundry, of one and two storeys with the roofs of modern materials, was built as industrial premises in the early 19th century; it was extended to the southeast in 1850 went a gabled wing was added facing the street. This had a wide central round headed window with cast iron frame flanked by smaller round headed windows. A similar wing of like design was built to the northeast in 1902. Below the apex of the two gables are rectangular panels formerly painted with the dates of erection.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 2. 237.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SZ 0067 9044 (31m by 22m)
Map sheet SZ09SW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 325
  • Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Poole (325)

Record last edited

May 9 2012 4:57AM

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