Listed Building record MDO10635 - 2 Shorts Lane, Beaminster
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Summary
17th century cottage, attached to former smithy. It has rubble stone walls and pantile roof with stone gable-copings. Some 18th and 20th century alterations.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England, 1952, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West) (Monograph). SDO97.
‘The following monuments, unless otherwise described, are of the 17th century and of two storeys; the walls are of rubble and the roofs are thatched or covered with modern materials. Some of the buildings have exposed ceiling-beams and original fireplaces. … (22) Cottage, on the N. side of Church Street 40 yards N.W. of the church, is ruined.’
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 47844 01296 (18m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40SE |
| Civil Parish | Beaminster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 007 022
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Beaminster 22
Record last edited
Jul 23 2015 4:55PM
