Listed Building record MDO9427 - Stafford House, formerly known as Frome House, West Stafford
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Summary
A country house, formerly the manor house of the vanished village of Frome Billet. The original 16th-century wing was enlarged in 1633 and the house was enlarged again in around 1848.
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Full Description
Stafford House, a coursed and squared rubble building of two storeys with attics was formerly known as Frome House and was once the manor house of the now deserted village of Frome Billet. The main part of the present house is E-shaped and dated 1633 on the porch, although it incorporates as its south wing part of a 16th century house. The house was enlarged in 1848-50, but in keeping with the earlier detail. <2>
SY 72449000. `Stafford House' (name confirmed) as described by Authy 2. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963.
- <2> SDO149 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 2. 265-267.
- <3> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F1 JGB 29-NOV-79.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454999.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 72 90 (22m by 40m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79SW |
| Civil Parish | West Stafford; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 125 005
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 SW 16
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454999
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: West Stafford 5
Record last edited
Sep 28 2023 6:58AM