Listed Building record MDO12286 - 32 South Street Bridport

Early 19th century three-storey house with three-bay yellow brick façade with stone plinth and string. A good example of an early 19th century middle class townhouse in Bridport. It was owned by Stephen Whetham.

Early 19th century three-storey yellow brick house with stone plinth and string. It has a symmetrical three-bay façade with three ranges of sash windows. Central doorway in three-centred arched head with moulded imposts and fanlight. A good example of an early 19th century middle class townhouse in Bridport. <1>

No. 32 South Street was the residence of Stephen Whetham from 1818. It had extensive grounds, outbuildings (including stables and carriage shed) and a large warehouse fronting Gundry Lane at the rear of the property. <1> <2>

Early 19th century house. Yellow brick. 3 storeys. Stone plinth and string. Moulded eaves cornice. 3 ranges of sashes with glazing bars. Door with 6 moulded panels in doorway with 3 centred arched head, moulded imposts and fanlight. South side slate hung. <7>

<1> Jones, B V, and Williams, M, 2002, Bridport: An Assessment of Townscape & Buildings, 41 (Unpublished document). SDO10497.

<2> Williams, M, 2006, Bridport and West Bay. The buildings of the flax and hemp industry, 38 (Monograph). SDO10498.

<3> Historic England, Historic England Archive, 2K/08440 (Index). SDO14738.

BRIDPORT SURVEY

<4> Historic England, Historic England Archive, BF111624 (Index). SDO14738.

Bridport Projet

<5> Historic England, Historic England Archive, DP000764 (Index). SDO14738.

General view of 32 South Street, Bridport, from the north-east

<6> Historic England, Historic England Archive, DP000769 (Index). SDO14738.

General view of 32 South Street, Bridport, from north-east across South Street

<7> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1511292 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Record last edited

Aug 30 2024 11:12AM