Building record MDO28214 - 29, Castle Street, Poole
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Summary
House built in the 16th century and retains contemporary roof trusses with evidence of collars, possibly with braces below. The back wall is a stone but the front wall, perhaps originally timber framed, was rebuilt in brick in the 19th century. Few original features survive internally. On the ground floor are two rooms with exposed ceiling beams and a fireplace in the northwest room. Demolished before 1970.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Rescue excavations by Poole Museum on the site of the Old Orchard car park in 1973 did not record any traces of this building. (2)
<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 2, 217 (Monograph). SDO149.
<2> Horsey, I P, ed K Jarvis, 1992, Excavations in Poole 1973-1983, 14 (Monograph). SWX3766.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0105 9042 (14m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 061
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Poole 61
Record last edited
Sep 21 2022 9:24AM
