Rax

1. RAX LANE5191 (North Side)

Rax SY 4693 2/81 3 .10.74 II GV

1. C18. Appears on Hutchins map (1774). But described as "lately erected" in 1786. Bought by Thomas Collins Colfox, the prominent Bridport Unitarian, merchant and Alderman of the early Cl9), in 1827. After his death in 1835 it was "considerably altered and enlarged" by his widow, who died in 1858. Stucco front. Painted brick to road end. 2 storeys. Modillion eaves cornice to east front, which has 5 ranges of sashes with glazing bars and keystones, 4-panelled door with anthemia moulding and fanlight, and iron lamp on brackets over door. West front has ashlar rusticated quoins and surrounds to central windows, moulded eaves cornice and parapet, open pediment over central bays and panelled string course. 3-light sashes with glazing bars in centre, central lst floor window Venetian with marginal glazing bars and balcony. End bays have 1 range each of early C18 cased sashes with glazing bars, set in early C19 recessed 2-storey panel with segmental heads. 2 attic dormers with pediments, and casements with glazing bars. Interior: Staircase hall has shallow dome on pendentives; staircase has elaborate mid C19 cast iron balustrade. At various places inside are 7 terracotta roundels, painted blue and white, with neo-Grec scenes in relief. T C Colfox's Son, William, married the daughter of Andrew Abbot, partner in the pottery firm of Turner, London. It is possible that this connexion may account for the appearance of these roundels.

Rax, Garden wall to Rax, The Grove, Garden wall to the Grove, No 32 and its outhouses, Gatehouse of No 32 and its wall, Outhouses to the south of Wykes Court Garden (all on north side), Nos 13, 15, 19 and 31 (on south side), Nos 17 and 19 Downes Street, Wykes Court, Conservative Club and Stables south of Conservative Club, North Street, all form a group.

Listing NGR: SY4666993022