Building record MDO32964 - Stourfield, Beaufort Road, West Southbourne
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Summary
Stourfield was an 18th century country house, demolished in the later 20th century, on a site S of Beaufort Road, West Southbourne.
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Full Description
Stourfield was built as a country seat by Edmund Bott c 1766, demolished c 1991 (1). It is reputed to have been the first country house built on the heath between Christchurch and Poole and was the centre of a 450-acre estate (1). The OS 1st edn 25in map (1874) (2) shows extensive grounds and plantings around the house. The 3rd edn map (1909) (3) marks a large building added to the S of the earlier structures, identified as 'Sanatorium'. The site has subsequently been redeveloped.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1320 9208 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 4 2016 5:23PM
