Building record MDO24243 - The Old Forge, Nether Compton
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Summary
Seventeenth century forge, now house.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England, 1952, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West), 102 (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. … (11) Old Forge, house on the N. side of the road 540 yards S.E. of the church.’
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). 102.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 60257 16980 (21m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Nether Compton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 079 011
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Nether Compton 11
Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 2:55PM
