EDO4687 - Dorchester Grammar School, Dorchester
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Location
Grid reference | SY 6924 9046 (point) |
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Map sheet | SY69SE |
Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Ordnance Survey
Date
August 1954
Description
A field survey was conducted on the site of the Grammar School by J. Rigg. of the Ordnance Survey Archaeological Division on the 19 August 1954. He also interviewed Mr. Jackman, a local historian. His field notes are recorded on the OS record card as follows.
The entire building has been completely rebuilt in the 1800s and the front completely changed, according to an old print [Mr Jackman has] of the building.
A three storeyed stone building masked in the main by very modern buildings. It is built in Tudor style with probably one original window in the west face and not in situ. Occupied as commercial offices. No date stone was found. [1]
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Record last edited
Oct 11 2006 2:47AM