EDO4767 - Fordington House, Kings Road, Fordington, Dorchester; field observation 1980

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Location

Grid reference SY 6985 9024 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Technique(s)

Organisation

Ordnance Survey

Date

October 1980

Description

Fordington House, a brick building, partly stuccoed of two storeys and attics built in the second half of the 18th century and a substantial west wing added in the early 19th century. The original house has been much altered, having had a modern pedimented feature added to the north. The interior has been remodelled to form flats. The grounds are enclosed by rubble walls containing a main entrance from Icen Way with ashlar gate piers surmounted by ball finials. Grade 2*. The site was surveyed by 'J.G.B' of the Ordnance Survey Archaeological Division on the 10 October 1980. His field notes are recorded on the OS record card as follows: No change; name confirmed [1].

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Index: National Monuments Record. NMR Monument Record. SY 69 SE 153.
  • <1> Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Records. SY 69 SE 153.

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Aug 21 2020 2:26PM

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