Listed Building record MDO9626 - Gateway to Former Almshouses, Church Lane, Blandford Forum
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Summary
The front originally belonged to Almshouses built in 1736 to replace some destroyed by fire. The front is of the same greenish stone as the Church, It has a pedimented gable with a round window.
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Full Description
(ST 88560634) THE ALMSHOUSES, which were built on land that formerly belonged to the school have now disappeared except for the gateway or S. front. This is a triple archway of Greensand ashlar surmounted by a pediment with a central oculus. The round-headed middle arch is larger than the side openings, which have shallow segmental heads. Above each side arch is a recessed limestone plaque; that to the W. is inscribed "THE ALMSHOUSES AT THE WEST END OF THE CHURCH BEING DESTROYED BY THE FIRE, THE 4TH OF JUNE 1731, THIS WAS BUILT BY THE CORPORATION TO SUPPLY ITS LOSS 1736'. The E. plaque has an inscription of 1846. <1-2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 23.
- <2> SDO17703 Scheduling record: DOE (HHR). 1973. DOE (HHR) Blandford Forum RD Dorset September 1973. 5.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205504.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 88559 06344 (8m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford Forum; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 003 006
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 72
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205504
Record last edited
Feb 24 2022 1:29PM
