Listed Building record MWX323 - Belfield House, Belfield Park Avenue, Weymouth
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Summary
Country house in own grounds built in about 1775 to designs of John Crunden, by Isaac Buxton for his wife; the SE front and Drawing Room were reconstructed in the early nineteenth century, and there is a late nineteenth century conservatory. The main walls of the building are of yellow brick in Flemish bond, with stone dressings and some rendering, and it has a slate roof.
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Full Description
Belfield House (Belfield Park Avenue, formerly listed under Buxton Road). Circa 1780-85. Evidently an important country house; designed by John Crumden. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 340-341.
- <2> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 456.
- <3> SWX1839 Scheduling record: Department of the Environment. 14 June 1974. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Weymouth and Portland 1974. 6.
- <4> SWX1844 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 1:1250. 1:1250. 1979.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 867958.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 66756 77885 (23m by 24m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 017
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 33
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Weymouth 17
Record last edited
Dec 2 2022 9:17AM