Building record MDO47509 - County Hall, Dorchester

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Summary

County Hall built for Dorset County Council between the 1930s and 1950s, and now the home of Dorset Council. The foundation stone was laid in 1938 but building work was only completed in 1955, having been delayed by the Second World War. The former Crown Court and Magistrates' Court are in the front of the building, though no longer used as courts.

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  • <1> Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. BF109972.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1510140.

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Location

Grid reference SY 6899 9084 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 398
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453554
  • National Buildings Record: 109972

Record last edited

Dec 7 2023 10:03AM

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