Listed Building record MDO3537 - Monument erected by John Bastard in memory of the fire of 1731
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Summary
Monument dated 1760, an inscription explains that it was erected by John Bastard in memory of the fire of 1731. It consists of a pedimented canopy supported on Roman Doric columns, and is an example of the Bastards' later and more severely classical style.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Originally designed as a pump house; a fountain was substituted for the pump in 1897. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 23.
- <2> SDO17703 Scheduling record: DOE (HHR). 1973. DOE (HHR) Blandford Forum RD Dorset September 1973. 35.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205503.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8853 0629 (3m by 3m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford Forum; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 003 005
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 71
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205503
Record last edited
Feb 24 2022 1:54PM
