Building record MDO43511 - Blandford Forum Magistrates Court
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Summary
Blandford Forum Magistrates’ Court was built in the 1960s by an unknown architect. The building consists of two storeys and the interior contains two courts and a smaller Family Court. Prior to the construction of this building the Magistrates’ Court sat in the nearby Corn Exchange. As of 2012 it is understood that this building is being considered for disposal.
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Full Description
Blandford Forum Magistrates’ Court was built in the 1960s in Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset and was designed by an unknown architect. The building consists of two storeys and the interior contains two courts and a smaller Family Court. The floor area of the building is 299.17sq/ft. Prior to the construction of this building the Magistrates’ Court sat in the nearby Corn Exchange. <1>
According to a list supplied to English Heritage’s Government Historic Estates Unit, at the time of compiling this record in 2012, it is understood that this building is being considered for disposal. <2>
The National Grid Reference for this building is: ST8884407019 <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO17727 Digital archive: English Heritage. 2000. The Courts Database A stand-alone Microsoft Access database of UK law courts built as a working tool for the Law Courts architectural survey project, circa 2000, By English Heritage Architectural Investigation staff.. 249.
- <2> SDO17726 Verbal communication: Jordan, Emma. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: NRHE compiler's comments. 01-FEB-2012.
- <3> SWX1844 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 1:1250. 1:1250. 2008.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1550049.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8884 0701 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford Forum; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1550049
Record last edited
Feb 3 2023 12:06PM