Monument record MDO47107 - Wimborne Magistrate's Court, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster
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Summary
Wimborne Magistrates’ Court was built in 1963-1969. The courthouse, with two courtooms, was attached to a Police Station and Probation Office at the side. The building consists of one storey and is made up of brown brick and features a flat roof with a raised central roof area.
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Full Description
Wimborne Magistrates’ Court was built in 1963-1969 in Hanham Road, Wimborne, Dorset and was designed by an architect unknown at the time of this record’s construction. The courthouse in attached to a Police Station and Probation Office at the side. The building consists of one storey and is made up of brown brick and features a flat roof with a raised central roof area. The interior of the building contains two courtrooms. The floor area of the building covers 127.99sq/m (419.93sq/ft). <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. <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..
- <2> SDO20127 Monograph: Brodie, A, Winter, G, and Porter, S. 2000. The Law Court 1800-2000: Developments in form and function.
- <3> SDO17726 Verbal communication: Jordan, Emma. Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: NRHE compiler's comments. 28-FEB-2012.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1551658.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0126 0014 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00SW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne Minster; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 00 SW 110
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1551658
Record last edited
Sep 11 2023 12:50PM