Listed Building record MDO16362 - DCC Junior School, West Street, Wareham

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Summary

Former Congregational Chapel built 1789 converted for use as a British School in 1849. It has stuccoed front and a pitched slate roof.

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Full Description

Remains of Congregational chapel of 1789, only the facade remaining. Built by George Gollop of Poole and John Swetland for seceders from the chapel in Church Street. South (principal) front circa 1849. After their reconciliation in 1849, it was converted for use as a British School. Stucco front. Pitched slate roof. 2 storeys. 4 giant pilasters without capitals, but with sunk panels taking pediment. 3 ranges of segment-headed windows withglazing bars. Door with segment-headed fanlight, and segment-headed relieving arch on plain imposts. Demolished and repalced by flats before 1988, only the facade remaining. <1>


<1> Stell, C, 1991, An Inventory of Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting-Houses in South-West England (Monograph). SDO11597.

<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1486713 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Stell, C. 1991. An Inventory of Nonconformist Chapels and Meeting-Houses in South-West England.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1486713.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 92196 87340 (15m by 19m)
Map sheet SY98NW
Civil Parish Wareham Town; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 1486713
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 NW 102

Record last edited

Sep 9 2024 4:51PM

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