An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset 2 Vol Central Dorset Part I and 2 Book by Royal Commission on Historical Monuments

Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice older book in good condition. Some tanning wear and marking due to age. 2 volumes. maps present in back. Hardcover. English. See images for condition. About the book >.>.> This book, titled An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset 2 Vol Three Central Dorset Part I and 2, is a comprehensive catalog compiled by the Royal Commission on Historical Monuments. It encompasses an extensive inventory covering fifty-eight parishes, detailing various architectural and historical sites significant to the Dorset region. The work seeks to document a wide range of structures and earthworks, including ecclesiastical and secular buildings, as well as prehistoric and Roman monuments.The inventory is organised into categories that include architecture, ecclesiastical buildings, secular structures, mediaeval earthworks, and more. Each parish description contains brief introductory notes summarising its distinct aspects and historical context. To ensure clarity and accuracy, the authors have followed Ordnance Survey maps for orthographical consistency, while occasionally opting for the more recent versions of place names. Certain Celtic Field Groups are described separately due to boundary considerations.In addition, the inventory accommodates monuments dating back to before 1850 and includes photographic documentation. The volume comprises numerous illustrations, both black and white photographs and colour plates, and acknowledges the contributions of various photographers and organisations in the documentation process.The book aims to offer a preserved account of Dorset's historical monuments, allowing readers, researchers, and local historians to explore the rich heritage of the region and experience its architectural legacy.…