Monument record MDO703 - North Barn, Cerne Abbey, Cerne Abbas
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Summary
Early sixteenth century barn. Built of greensand and chalk-block with corrugated iron roof over thatch. Two laterally opposed nineteenth century porches.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
(ST 66480148) Barn, sited 130 yds north-north-west of the Guest House, of seven bays with much repaired collar-beam roof. Probably 15th century though the porches are later. The gabled south wall has a doorway with chamfered jambs and four centred head, above which is a fragment carved with 13th century foliage. <1>
North Barn. 75m NNW of Abbot's Porch. <2>
The barn is constructed of large squared blocks of stone. The porches are largely rebuilt in brick and the roof is of
corrugated iron. The doorway in the south end is as described. Windows in the west and south are modern inserts with concrete sills. In poor condition. Published 1:2500 survey correct. <3>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 79.
- <2> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 134.
- <3> SWX3817 Unpublished document: Phillips, A S. Various. Field Investigators Comments ASP. F1 ASP 15-JUL-77.
- <4> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. BF088554.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199110.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 546272.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 66480 01482 (18m by 24m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Cerne Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area
- Listed Building (II*) 1323850: NORTH BARN 75 METRES NORTH-NORTH-WEST OF THE ABBOT'S PORCH.
- Scheduled Monument 26
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 027 002 D
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 SE 100
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 SE 62
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199110
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 546272
- National Buildings Record: 88554
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Cerne Abbas 2
Record last edited
Dec 29 2023 8:04AM