Monument record MDO50964 - Post Medieval agricultural building, Penmore Road, Sandford Orcas

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Summary

Site of a post medieval agricultural building depicted on historic mapping, demolished circa 1947.

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The 1st and 2nd ed OS maps show an 'L-shaped' building, probably a field barn, at this location. The building appears to have been recently demolished in 1947, with the subsequent removal of the adjecent field boundary it is likely that there are no upstanding remains. <1-3>


<1> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1, Somerset LXXXIII.8 (Map). SDO10239.

<2> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 2, Dorset V.8 (Map). SDO11594.

<3> Royal Air Force, 1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1974 1142 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21840.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1. paper. 1:2500. Somerset LXXXIII.8.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 2. paper. 1:2500. Dorset V.8.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1974 1142.

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Location

Grid reference Centred ST 6143 2031 (32m by 38m)
Map sheet ST62SW
Civil Parish Sandford Orcas; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Aug 13 2026 12:11PM

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