Listed Building record MDO9802 - The Horse with the Red Umbrella, 10 High West Street, Dorchester
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Summary
The southern half of a 17th century building in Trinity Street, near the junction with High West Street was heightened, partly rebuilt and more than doubled in size to form a theatre which opened in 1828 and closed 1843. This part of the building was later used as a warehouse and demolished in 1965.
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Full Description
(SY 69179068). The southern half of a 17th century building in Trinity Street, near the junction with High West Street was heightened, partly rebuilt and more than doubled in size to form a theatre which opened in 1828 and closed 1843. Since then the building has been used as a warehouse and all the fittings have been removed leaving only the structural framing to define the various parts of the theatre. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6917 9071 (11m by 11m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 041 052
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 146
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453540
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Dorchester 52
Record last edited
May 24 2023 5:06PM
