Listed Building record MDO9585 - Archway in St Giles Park, Wimborne St Giles
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Summary
An ornamental castellated archway in the form of two towers on either side of a round-headed arch, constructed of stone ashlar and rubble. It was constructed in 1748.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
(SU 03051146) Towers (NAT). <1>
Castellated archway of ashlar and rubble, with two rusticated towers flanking a round-headed arch. It is said to have been built in 1748. <2>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1902.
- <2> SDO129 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1975. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East). 97.
- <3> SWX1383 Monograph: English Heritage. 1984-1987. Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset. Part 12.
- <4> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. Object Number: BF112187..
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 213840.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SU 0304 1147 (7m by 11m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01SW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne St Giles; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 026 005
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 01 SW 61
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 213840
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Wimborne St Giles 5
Record last edited
Dec 13 2022 5:06PM