MEM22010 - The Retreat / Dulverton Residential Centre (Building)
Summary
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.
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Type and Period (4)
- HOUSE (AD 19th Century to Modern - 1800 AD to 2050 AD (Unclassified))
- EVACUEE CENTRE (AD 20th Century - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Unclassified))
- CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION HOSTEL (AD 20th Century to Modern - 1980 AD to 2050 AD (Unclassified))
- PRIESTS HOUSE (AD 20th Century to Modern - 1900 AD to 2050 AD (Unclassified))
Protected Status
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]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <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. 1868-1901. 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.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 9132 2779 (21m by 20m) (Estimated from sources) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS92NW |
| Civil Parish | DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Nov 28 2012 3:21PM
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