Building record MDO39221 - Church Cottage fomerly Almshouses, Droop, Hazelbury Bryan
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Summary
Oringinally a row of three almshouses, of which, the earliest mention in the Church wardens Account is 1736. By 1842 the building had became very dilapidated, and was restored. In 1937, the then disused almshouses had become ruinous. The building was again restored in 1939. It is now called 'Church Cottage', and is used as a residence for widows of clergy to the Church of England.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Oringinally a row of three almshouses, of which, the earliest mention in the Church wardens Account is 1736. By the year 1842 the building had became very dilapidated, and was restored. In 1937, the then disused almshouses had become ruinous. The building was again restored in 1939. It is now called 'Church Cottage', and is used as a residence for widows of clergy to the Church of England. <2>
Church Cottage. The former almshouse is now an attractive domestic structure. A plaque set in the south west gable-end records the restoration of 1939; it gained the Civic Trust Award in 1962. <3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO11594 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1900. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two. paper. 1:2500.
- <2> SDO17488 Unpublished document: Munro, J. 1968. History of the Church of St Mary & St James Hazelbury Bryan. 21-22.
- <3> SDO11902 Unpublished document: Stone, J W. Field Investigators Comments JWS. F1 JWS 06-MAR-79.
- <4> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 108.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 201769.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 75311 08307 (26m by 16m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70NE |
| Civil Parish | Hazelbury Bryan; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 70 NE 17
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 201769
Record last edited
Jan 13 2022 2:42PM