Listed Building record MDO31639 - Queen anne House, 4 Fortuneswell, Portland
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Summary
A detached house built in the early eighteenth century but incorporating parts of an earlier building. The house is thought to have been built for the Gilbert family who were quarry owners, and one of whom, Thomas Gilbert, designed St George's church, Reforne. The building has walls of Portland Stone, some squared and coursed, and slate-covered roof.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
No 4 Fortuneswell (Queen Anne House). C 18 but unlikely to be before 1714 (the death of Queen Anne). The best house of its period on Portland, it is two-storeyed with a basement and attic. A small cottage of sub-Medieval origin is incorporated to the rear. <1-2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <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. 254.
- <2> SWX2136 Scheduling record: Department of the Environment. 21 Sept 1978. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Weymouth and Portland amendment 1978. pgs 9-10.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 868651.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 68926 73291 (28m by 24m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 352
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 68
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 868651
- Previous Historic Environment Record identifier: MWX439
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Portland 28
Record last edited
Aug 17 2023 9:43AM