Listed Building record MDO704 - Guest House, Cerne Abbey, Cerne Abbas
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Summary
Later fifteenth century Guest House, probably under abbot John Vanne (1458-70). Built of knapped flint and dressed stone walls (limestone), with mainly Ham stone quoins. Twentieth century stone slate roof.
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Full Description
Guset House of Cerne Abbey. Later C15th, probably under Abbot John Vanne. Knapped flint and dressed stone walls (limestone) with mainly Ham stone quoins. Renewed C20th slate roof supported by crucks. <1>
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). 77-80.
- <2> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 134.
- <3> SDO18020 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 25 inch scale map. 25 inch. 1976.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199023.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 66553 01376 (22m by 14m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST60SE |
| Civil Parish | Cerne Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area: Cerne Abbas
- Listed Building (I) 1119470: GUEST HOUSE OF CERNE ABBEY
- Scheduled Monument DO 26
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 027 002 E
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 60 SE 84
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199023
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Cerne Abbas 2
Record last edited
Nov 18 2022 3:13PM