Listed Building record MDO9156 - Herrison House, Charminster

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Summary

Hospital building, later used principally as administration offices. Built around 1904. Red brick with cream terracotta dressings and decorative features, slate roofs.

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Full Description

Former Dorset County Asylum, built in 1860-1863 to the designs of H E Kendall. Extended to the east by a large annexe by G T Hine in 1890. A separate asylum for private patients, called Herrison House, was added 1902-4.

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  • <1> Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. BF100244.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1050733.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 6763 9484 (113m by 65m)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Charminster; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 234
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1050733
  • National Buildings Record: 100244

Record last edited

Jul 28 2023 12:38PM

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