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Hurn Court

Hob Uid: 458414
Location :
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Hurn
Grid Ref : SZ1217095920
Summary : A large house of irregular plan, occupying the site of a Medieval grange of Christchurch priory, although the earliest visible work is of late 16th century date. The house was altered in 1806 (by Garbett of Southampton) and again circa 1840. The building is now of three storeys, the third having been added to the 16th century house in 1840, when an extra west wing was added. There is an additional attic floor. The main block is on an E-shaped plan, symmetrical, and has plastered walls and slate roofs.
More information : Heron Court on site of (NAT) Priors House (NR) (1)

Hurn Court on site (NAT) Prior's House (NR) (2)

Heron Court occupies the site of a manor farm attached in early
days to the Priory of Christchurch, but not much that is ancient now
remains. (3)

In 1270 the house which stood on the site of Heron Court was a manor
farm of the Priory. (4)

Heron or Hurn Court, once the country house of the Priors of
Christchurch, now the seat of the earl of Malmesbury. (5)

The house was rebuilt between 1800 and 1815 and it is extremely
doubtful whether any ancient work now exists either within or without.
There is no visible trace of antiquity at Hurn Court; the house
appears entirely modern and is shortly to open as a school. (6)

Hurn Court, Grade 2*. A large house of irregular plan and varying
dates, occupying the site of a Medieval grange of Christchurch
Priory. The earliest visible work is of the late 16th century
and is an interesting example of the early use of brickwork in this
area. The house was altered in 1806 and 1840, and is now of three
storeys with plastered walls and slate roofs. (7)

(SZ 12179592) Hurn Court (NAT) (8)
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Source details : OS 6" 1931
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Source details : Natural History of Bournemouth (B NSS) 1914 17-18
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Source details : VCH Hampshire 5 1912 85
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Source details : F1 FDC 26-NOV-51
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Source Number : 6a
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Source details : Oral: Mr T Wwallace Estate Agent for Heron Court Heron Farm Christchurch Hants
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Source details : District of Christchurch, 12/02/76
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Source details : OS 1:10 000 1972
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Site of Grange of Christchurch Priory
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Augustinian Grange
Evidence : Documentary Evidence
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Current house built late C16
Monument End Date : 1599
Monument Start Date : 1567
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Altered 1806
Monument End Date : 1806
Monument Start Date : 1806
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Altered 1840
Monument End Date : 1840
Monument Start Date : 1840
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building
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Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 97999
External Cross Reference Notes :
External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 101525
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SZ 19 NW 16
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Relationship type : General association
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1951-11-26
End Date : 1951-11-26
Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-11-14
End Date : 1995-11-14