Listed Building record MDO41885 - The Old Rectory, Fifehead Magdalen
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Summary
A house thought to have been built in the 17th century, though possibly earlier in origin. Altered and extended in the 18th century. The building has walls of coursed rubble, the front façade rendered, and a thatched roof with brick chimney stacks. Surviving internal features are reported to include chamfered ceiling beams.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
ST 78052152. The Vicarage of two storeys with rubble walls, partly rendered, with ashlar dressings and thatched roof is probably of 17th century origin with 18th century alterations and enlargement. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1962.
- <2> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 20-1.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 202442.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 78045 21534 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST72SE |
| Civil Parish | Fifehead Magdalen; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 017 006
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 72 SE 19
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 202442
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Fifehead Magdalen 6
Record last edited
Feb 14 2022 11:44AM
