MEM22010 - The Retreat / Dulverton Residential Centre, 6, High Street, Dulverton (Building)
Summary
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Type and Period (4)
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Full Description
The private house, the Retreat was used as a sick bay for evacuees during the Second World War. It was also the presbytery, but, since the 1980s, it is used as a residential youth centre for the Diocese of Clifton. [1] 'The Retreat' is marked on the First Edition Ordnance Survey map. [2] The building is mentioned in the 2019 Conservation Area Appraisal for Dulverton. [4] The heritage asset was assessed for inclusion on the Exmoor Local Heritage List in November 2022. It was decided to add the asset to the Local Heritage List. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SEM7523 Monograph: Dulverton and District Civic Society. 2002. The Book of Dulverton, Brushford, Bury and Exebridge. Halsgrove. P.111, 123.
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3> SEM7521 Monograph: Binding, H. + Bonham-Carter, V.. 1986. Old Dulverton and Around: Dulverton - Bury - Brushford - Exebridge. The Exmoor Press. P.45.
- <4> SEM8699 Report: Pratt, N. and Thurlow, T.. 2019. Dulverton Conservation Area: appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 36, 89, Figure 38.
- <5> SEM341402 Unpublished document: Dove, C.. 2022. Exmoor LHL Panel Meeting 28 November 2022. Exmoor National Park Authority.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Listed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 2913 1278 (21m by 20m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS21SE |
| Civil Parish | DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Dec 11 2023 6:05PM
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