Listed Building record MDO45085 - Melplash Court Farm, Netherbury
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Summary
A farmhouse built of stone. One wing was built in the late seventeenth century.
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Full Description
[SY 4861 9840] COURT FARM, 100 yds W. of MELPLASH FARM. The house has a late 17thc. N. wing which contains some original partitions. <1>
Known as MELPLASH COURT FARM. I know nothing of its history but I believe it is listed as a building of historical interest. The partitions referred to [in T1] have recently been removed <2.1>. A well preserved stone built farmhouse with exterior evidence of recent modernisation but with no visible dateable feature. A name plate reads MELPLASH COURT FARM. Classification in T1 accepted. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 174.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 26-APR-55.
- <2.1> SDO19051 Verbal communication: Stanley. Oral: Mr Stanley (tenant farmer), Melplash Court Farm, Netherbury. 26.4.55.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 449980.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 4862 9838 (31m by 30m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49NE |
| Civil Parish | Netherbury; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 NE 28
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 449980
Record last edited
Dec 15 2022 11:24AM