Listed Building record MDO10762 - West Dorset Bird Farm, Corscombe
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Summary
A c. 17th century 2 storey farmhouse (formerly Council Farm) of rubble-stone walls with stone plinth and quoins, and a thatch roof with stone gable-copings.
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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), 107 (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. … (13) Council Farm, house 40 yards W. of (12), was built probably early in the 18th century.’
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). 107.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 5 0 (10000m by 10000m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST50NE |
| Civil Parish | Corscombe; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 039 013
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Corscombe 13
Record last edited
Feb 11 2022 10:32AM
