Summary
A row of attached cottages dating from the C18 and C19, with later alterations.
Reasons for Designation
Nos. 1-5 The Bartons, a row of cottages, are designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Architecture: an interesting row unified with architectural detailing such as segmental heads to the openings and mouldings to the stacks; they represent a good example of the local vernacular tradition;
* Intactness: the replacement of some windows does not detract from the historic elements of these cottages which retain much of their original character and fabric.
History
Nos. 1-5 The Bartons are situated in Enmore Green, a semi-rural settlement on the outskirts of Shaftesbury, which historically was the source of the town’s water supply. The cottages date from the C18 and C19 and are grouped together in a row. On the first edition Ordnance Survey map of 1887 nine buildings are depicted in the row; situated towards the eastern end, the seventh building was demolished sometime between 1887 and 1901. Most of the cottages have undergone some alteration in the latter part of the C20 and early C21.
Details
MATERIALS: built of Greensand rubble and incorporating some ashlar and brick; painted or rendered to the front (south-east) elevation, under plain tile roofs. A number of houses have brick dressings and all have brick stacks; that to Nos. 4 and 5 have been rebuilt.
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
Legacy System number:
438249
Legacy System:
LBS
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