Colliton House, Glyde Path Road, Dorchester
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Colliton House, Glyde Path Road, Dorchester
Image: © Jo and Steve Turner Taken: 6 Sep 2007
Grade II* Listed house with demolished outhouse containing a datestone of 1729 probably reflecting the later alterations. The information plaque reads 'Formerly the town house of the Churchill family. Mainly 17th century with major 18th century alterations. The site is believed to be the location of the medieval hospital of St John the Baptist fragments of which may still remain in the building and its foundations. The building has been owned by the County Council since 1933.'
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Image Location
Latitude
50.716089
Longitude
-2.439615