Building record MDO23653 - Cottage, Forde Grange, Wheelhouse Lane, Thorncombe
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Summary
A house thought to have been built in the early part of the eighteenth century. The building has rubble walls.
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Full Description
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 covered with thatch or modern materials. Some of the buildings have exposed ceiling-beams and original fireplaces. … (7) Cottage, 100 yards S.W. of (6), was built probably early in the 18th century.’
Sources/Archives (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 36549 04566 (19m by 14m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST30SE |
| Civil Parish | Thorncombe; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 112 007
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Thorncombe 7
Record last edited
Nov 7 2025 10:51AM
