Monument record MDO8794 - Medieval grange of Christchurch Priory at Hurn Court, Hurn, Christchurch
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Summary
Hurn Court occupies the site of a medieval grange of Christchurch Priory. In 1270 the house which stood on the site of Heron Court was a manor farm of the Priory. Heron or Hurn Court, once the country house of the Priors of Christchurch, now the seat of the earl of Malmesbury. The house was rebuilt between 1800 and 1815 and it is extremely doubtful whether any ancient work now exists either within or without.
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Full Description
Heron or Hurn Court, once the country house of the Priors of Christchurch, now the seat of the earl of Malmesbury. <1>
In 1270 the house which stood on the site of Heron Court was a manor farm of the Priory. <2>
Heron Court occupies the site of a manor farm attached in early days to the Priory of Christchurch, but not much that is ancient now remains. <3>
The house was rebuilt between 1800 and 1815 and it is extremely doubtful whether any ancient work now exists either within or without. There is no visible trace of antiquity at Hurn Court; the house appears entirely modern and is shortly to open as a school. <5>
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SWX4005 Monograph: 1912. The Victoria history of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight 5. Vol 5. 85.
- <2> SDO19820 Serial: 1914. Natural History of Bournemouth (BNSS) 1914.
- <3> SWX3827 Serial: Bournemouth Natural Science Society. 1926-27. Proceedings of the Bournemouth Natural Science Society 19. Vol 19. 44-5.
- <4> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1931.
- <5> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 26-NOV-51.
- <5.1> SWX8436 Verbal communication: Wallace, T. Oral: Mr T Wallace Estate Agent for Heron Court Heron Farm Christchurch Hants.
- <6> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963.
- <7> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458414.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1220 9591 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19NW |
| Civil Parish | Hurn; Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 8 002 014
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: NBR Index Number - 97999
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 NW 16
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458414
Record last edited
May 6 2023 9:22AM