The Foundry, High Street Fordington, Dorchester
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Image: © Jo and Steve Turner Taken: 23 Aug 2021
Grade II Listed early 19th century former foundry. Possibly established in 1830 it is not in Pigot's directory that year but in 1941 edition John Galpin is listed as iron founder High West Street having first appeared in 1839 edition of Robert's Directory as Ironmonger and Ironfounder. In 1851 he is employing 28 men and 4 boys suggesting he may have the foundry here but continued to live in High West Street. John went on to become Mayor of Dorchester 1861-2 and become its JP and an Alderman of the town. In 1865 he is listed as owner of the foundry at Fordington but by 1871 had sold his interest in the business. In 1875 Crocker, Fenner & Co. are 'Ironfounders & ironmongers of High East street & The Foundry'. By 1891 the foundry had been taken over by Foster Lott & Company and in 1901 it was Lott & Walne Ltd. The foundry closed in the 1980s. In 2001 a developers scheme for five houses here was rejected by the council but the foundry building went on to be converted into flats.
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