Monument record MDO43386 - The Abbey Barn, Milton Abbas
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Summary
Barn rebuilt in 1751, situated near a walled foot-walk called Ambrey Wall in Milton Abbey Park. It was 250 foot long and 32 foot wide and had two porches. Stone and timber from the barn was used to build the St James' Church which was consecrated in 1786.
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Full Description
The Abbey Barn. This was near a walled foot-walk called Ambrey Wall. The Barn was 250 ft. long and 32ft. wide, with two porches. Much of it was rebuilt in 1751. Stone from the Barn was used to build the parish church of St James ST 80 SW 53 (consecrated in 1786) and the Barn also furnished the timber for the church roof. <1>
ST 79960251. A mid-18th century plan positions and describes the Abbey Barn. It is however shown as being 155 ft. long and 42 ft. wide. No porches are portrayed, but 4 corner buttresses and six others down both the east and west sides. It is possible that the plan shows the barn after it had been to a large extent rebuilt in 1751. There are no visible remains of the building. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO10245 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1873. The history and antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 4. 3rd edition. IV. 393, 406.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 30-AUG-55.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 201930.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7996 0251 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Milton Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 70 SE 49
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 201930
Record last edited
Feb 9 2022 4:56PM