Listed Building record MDO10668 - Strode Room, Church Street, Beaminster
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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. … (20) Almshouses, range of tenements on the N.W. of the churchyard, are of one storey. They were founded by Sir John Strode for six persons but are of three tenements only. The front has two original stone windows and one original doorway with a four-centred head; above them runs a continuous label. A stone panel bears the inscription " God's house, sit honos trino Deo Anno Dom. 1630". There are three original windows at the back.’
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 47869 01272 (16m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40SE |
| Civil Parish | Beaminster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 007 020
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Beaminster 20
Record last edited
Jul 23 2015 4:53PM
