The Bridport Millennium Green Trust is appealing to readers for any information about this overgrown building near Mountfield at the start of the footpath going up Coneygar Hill.

Sue Arnold, chairman of Bridport Millennium Green Trust, said: "People often refer to it as 'the Ice House', but we are now looking for evidence if that actually was it was.

"As part of our new five-year plan, we hope to restore it but before we can seek funding or indeed start any work, we need to be sure of what it is."

Ice houses became common in the 18th and 19th centuries, first using locally produced ice but then storing ice imported from Norway and North America. They helped keep meat and vegetables fresh as well as being used to keep ingredients cold when making the first ice creams. They fell into disuse when electricity was introduced and fridges became popular.

If anyone has any information about this building, the Bridport Millennium Green Trust would love to hear from you. Visit bridportmillenniumgreen.co.uk and send a message.

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