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Dorset House
Hob Uid: 404991
Location : Greater London Authority City and County of the City of London Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TQ3150081070
Summary : Dorset House, formerly Salisbury House. This was an official residence and inn of the Bishops of Salisbury, who had owned land here since the 12th century. The house was often used by visiting royalty. In 1564 it was purchased by Richard ackville, , the Sackvilles being created Earls of Dorset in 1603, and renamed Dorset House. Burnt in the Great Fire and not rebuilt.
More information : 1.[Name centred TQ31508107]. SITE OF DORSET HOUSE [GT].

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Source Number : 1
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Source details : OS 1/1056 1911
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Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C12
Monument End Date : 1199
Monument Start Date : 1100
Monument Type : Official Residence, Inn
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Destroyed 1666
Monument End Date : 1666
Monument Start Date : 1666
Monument Type : Official Residence, Inn
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 38 SW 467
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Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 1983-01-01
End Date : 1983-12-31

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Dorset House