Rat's Castle (At End of Short Lane Opposite Hopman's Farm)
RAT'S CASTLE (AT END OF SHORT LANE OPPOSITE HOPMAN'S FARM), HIGH STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1323264
- Date first listed:
- 28-Mar-1984
- List Entry Name:
- Rat's Castle (At End of Short Lane Opposite Hopman's Farm)
- Statutory Address:
- RAT'S CASTLE (AT END OF SHORT LANE OPPOSITE HOPMAN'S FARM), HIGH STREET
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1323264
- Date first listed:
- 28-Mar-1984
- List Entry Name:
- Rat's Castle (At End of Short Lane Opposite Hopman's Farm)
- Statutory Address 1:
- RAT'S CASTLE (AT END OF SHORT LANE OPPOSITE HOPMAN'S FARM), HIGH STREET
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- RAT'S CASTLE (AT END OF SHORT LANE OPPOSITE HOPMAN'S FARM), HIGH STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Dorset (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Lytchett Matravers
- National Grid Reference:
- SY 94104 95693
Details
SY 99 NW LYTCHETT MATRAVERS HIGH STREET, NORTH-EAST SIDE
3/113 Rat's Castle (At end of short lane opposite Hopman's Farm)
II
Detached house. Probably C17, enlarged in C19 and c 1980. Original section, of L-shaped plan, has ironstone and brick walls, part plastered, thatched roof with coped gables, and plastered brick stack. C19 extension on north has colourwashed brick walls and slate roof. C20 extension on south has plastered walls and thatched roof. One storey and attics. Entrance front has lean-to porch between 2 projecting wings - this has stone slate roof and ledged door. Half-dormer over, with C20 casement. Projecting wing of original house - right of porch, has added conservatory, and small casement window in attic. Internally, 2 C17 moulded oak door frames survive. Chamfered ceiling beams in main ground floor room.
Listing NGR: SY9410495693
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 108391
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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