Building record MDO44515 - House, south west of St Mary's Church, Iwerne Courtney or Shroton
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Summary
Late 16th/early 17th century country house, demolished during the late 18th/early 19th century. Field investigations in 1956 identified its probable site; an area of mutilated foundations measuring 30 metres by 20 metres to the south west of Iwerne Courtney church.
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Full Description
A mansion-house, probably built by Sir Thomas Freke (1563-1633), stood near the middle of the parish and was a large house built of stone. It was taken down by Peter William Baker (1756-1814). <1>
ST 85961237 An area of very mutilated foundations, 30.0m by 20.0m, to the south west of Iwerne Courtney church was stated by the rector to be the site of the mansion, and this is confirmed by the situation near the church, the extent of the remains and the existence of a stone-lined well nearby. Fragments of walling, up to 0.6m high, and 1.0m thick are visible, but remodelling as a rockery prevents the size and precise shape of the building from being deduced. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SDO10245 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1873. The history and antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 4. 3rd edition. IV. 86, 89, 93. [Mapped feature: #633906 ]
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 17-JAN-56.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 206069.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8595 1237 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81SE |
| Civil Parish | Iwerne Courtney or Shroton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 81 SE 3
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 206069
Record last edited
Oct 18 2022 9:45AM