Building record MDO44481 - Outdoor swimming pool, Barton Hill, Shaftesbury
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Summary
An open-air swimming pool built in 1902.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Shaftesbury open air pool dates to the early 20th Century. The pool was originally used as a water tank to feed the water supply in Shaftesbury. Facilities include cubicle-style changing rooms. As of the early 21st century the pool is closed but the council has just won a grant to refurbish the pool.
<1> Innes, B, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments: telephone conversation with Brenda Innes of Shaftesbury Museum, 17-MAR-2006 (Verbal communication). SDO18624.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1440022 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8648 2321 (25m by 31m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 82 SE 112
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1440022
Record last edited
Feb 23 2023 2:19PM
