Ansty Pond, East Dorset

The Old Commandery

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The large stone building near to the church is locally called "The Hospice" or "Old Commandery". It was built in 1596‑98 by Thomas Arundell (possibly on the site of the original Hospice of the Knights Hospitaller). It was most likely used as a banqueting hall.

Uploaded to Geograph by David Redwood on 3 March 2012

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