4 Prince's Street and Benjamin Ferrey House

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4 Prince's Street and Benjamin Ferrey House

Image: © Ian Capper Taken: 30 Jan 2024

Buildings on the corner of Prince's Street and Somerleigh Road. Benjamin Ferrey House, on the right, was formerly the main building of Dorchester County Hospital which closed in 1998 after moving to a new site off Bridport Road, and converted into flats c.2000. The original part of the building dates from 1841-59, designed by Benjamin Ferrey, with later additions (such as the extension nearest). Grade II listed - see https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1219749?section=official-list-entry. On the left is the Roman Fountain (see Image).

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Image Location

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Latitude
50.714418
Longitude
-2.439217