Listed Building: LYSTON HOUSE (102184)

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Grade II*
Authority
Volume/Map/Item 855/1/37
Date assigned 27 October 1950
Date last amended

Description

1. 865 EAST STREET (North Side) No 32 [Lyston House] ST 8806 1/37 27.10.50. II GV 2. Probably post 1731 to mid C18. 2-storey 5-window front. 2 hipped dormers. Enriched modillion eaves cornice in rather poor repair. Usual brickwork. Brick quoin pilasters, plinth and string. Centre projects slightly. Sash windows with wide glazing bars and brick keys. Sunk aprons except under central 1st floor window, where the apron is raised. Doorway has narrow pilasters and pedimented hood on moulded and voluted brackets Railings removed. Early C19 lower projecting wing on right-hand side. Apart from the doorway pertinent, which has probably been altered, this is a very perfect small Georgian brick front. Staircase; fielded panelling in front room; fireplace [see RCHM]. Nos 28 to 42 (even) and Dry Cleaners form a group. Listing NGR: ST8868406350

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Location

Grid reference ST 8868 0634 (point)
Civil Parish Blandford Forum; Dorset
District (historic) North Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Jul 27 2009 2:21AM