Listed Building record MDO14476 - Higher Orchard, Sandford Orcas
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Summary
Former farmhouse, now private house. C17, with C20 alterations and extensions. Rubble-stone walls. Thatch roof with stone gable-coping at left hand end.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England, 1952, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West), 198 (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.
(4) House, on the E. side of the road at Higher Sandford, ¾ m. S.S.E. of the church, has been much altered.’
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). 198.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 6269 1994 (27m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Sandford Orcas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 099 004
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Sandford Orcas 4
Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 2:50PM
