Monument record MWX4286 - Boat house, Lower Hamworthy, Poole
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Summary
A large long building labelled a Boat House on the late nineteenth and early twentieth century Ordnance Survey maps. Historic map evidence suggests it may have been built in the eighteenth century. Now demolished.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A long rectangular boat house shown on the Ordnance Survey 25-inch map epochs 1 and 2, labelled 'Boat House'. (2) (3) This same building is shown, but with extensions and additions, on the epoch 3 and 4 maps, but is not labelled. (4) (5)
A similarly-sized building in the same location is depicted on the late 18th century Hutchins' map of Poole (1) suggesting this boat house may have been 18th century in date.
The building has been demolished.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO9551 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1774. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 2. 1st edition.
- <2> SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.
- <3> SDO11594 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1900. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two. paper. 1:2500.
- <4> SDO11595 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1923-33. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch three. paper. 1:2500.
- <5> SDO11596 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1934-38. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch four. paper. 1:2500.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 00619 90182 (15m by 29m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 2 2019 2:01PM
