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Latitude: 50.7153 / 50°42'54"N
Longitude: -2.4374 / 2°26'14"W
OS Eastings: 369217
OS Northings: 90716
OS Grid: SY692907
Mapcode National: GBR PY.RFVV
Mapcode Global: FRA 57S6.27Y
Plus Code: 9C2VPH87+43
Entry Name: 4 and 5, High West Street
Listing Date: 8 May 1975
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1119055
English Heritage Legacy ID: 104345
ID on this website: 101119055
Location: Dorchester, Dorset, DT1
County: Dorset
Civil Parish: Dorchester
Built-Up Area: Dorchester
Traditional County: Dorset
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Dorset
Church of England Parish: Dorchester and West Stafford
Church of England Diocese: Salisbury
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1. HIGH WEST STREET
5l91
(South Side)
Nos 4 and 5
SY 6990 7/240
II GV
2.
Mid C19. Formerly Williams' Bank (founded in 1786 by the Williamses of Bridehead,
subsequently patrons of Benjamin Ferrey); 1897 absorbed into Wiltshire and
Dorset Bank. Ashlar Bath stone. 3 storeys. Very elaborate and heavy moulded
stone eaves cornice with modillions. Moulded stone cornice on 2 ornamental
consoles over ground floor. Rusticated quoins. Arcaded ground floor, of which
2 outer arches contain 2 6 panelled doors and semi-circular fanlights, and
2 inner arches have sashes with semi- circular heads. Soffits moulded, jambs
panelled, spandrels panelled. 4 ranges of sashes to 1st and 2nd floors, all
with elaborate moulded architraves, and dentilled pediments to those on 1st
floor. Panelled chimneys with elaborate cornicing and acroteria.
Listing NGR: SY6921590712
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