Building record MDO32441 - Monastery, Monastery Farm, East Lulworth
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Summary
Late 18th century monastery and burial ground at Monastery Farm
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Buildings were constructed by Thomas Weld in 1795 as a refuge for emigre Trappist monks from France. In 1817 the monks left and the complex became a farm (1). It was shown on the tithe map (2). A disused burial ground was shown on the OS 1st edn 25in map (1889) (3). The farm complex was shown extended on the OS 2nd edn 25in map (1902) (4) and is still occupied (5).
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO13658 Digital archive: English Heritage. 1970. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Dorset, Volume 2: South East. 144-51.
- <2> SDO13925 Map: c 1840. East Lulworth tithe map.
- <3> SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.
- <4> SDO11594 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1900. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two. paper. 1:2500.
- <5> SDO12433 Map: MasterMap.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 8612 8101 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SE |
| Civil Parish | East Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 9 2014 2:47PM