Listed Building record MDO10102 - Max Gate, Alington Avenue, Dorchester

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Summary

Red brick house designed by author and architect Thomas Hardy and built for him in 1885. He lived here until his death in 1928. National Trust.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Max Gate House with main front of plum brick has a symmetrical outline with corner turrets and a central gable topped by a chimney-stack. Designed and built by Thomas Hardy (former architect and novelist) in 1885 who lived here until his death in 1928. <2>

'Max Gate' (not Max Gate House) (name confirmed) is as described. (Name amended on MSD). See ground photograph. <3>


<1> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Map 6in, 1963 (Map). SWX1540.

(SY 70448991) Max Gate House (NT) (NAT)

<2> Newman, J, and Pevsner, N, 1972, The Buildings of England: Dorset, 186-7 (Monograph). SWX1290.

<3> Barton, J G, Various, Field Investigators Comments JGB, F1 JGB 29-NOV-79 (Unpublished document). SDO11900.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 454083 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963.
  • <2> Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 186-7.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F1 JGB 29-NOV-79.
  • <4> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454083.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 70442 89920 (21m by 28m)
Map sheet SY78NW
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 NW 45
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454083

Record last edited

Dec 6 2023 4:22PM

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