A new retirement development on the old Mountjoy site in Flood Lane will be named after a Bridport First World War soldier.

Developers McCarthy Stone has announced its new retirement living development is named Gordon Court.

The housebuilder invited the Bridport Heritage Forum to name the new development.

Sheila Meaney, of Bridport Heritage Forum, said: "As part of a four-year project as the Heritage Forum, we compiled the life stories of all the men of Bridport who sadly lost their lives whilst fighting in the First World War.

"Five of those men lived in the houses opposite the new McCarthy Stone site, including Second Lieutenant Colin Graham Gordon, who was part of the Gordon Highlanders regiment.

"We thought this was a great opportunity to commemorate someone who gave their life for us in the First World War, which is why we suggested Gordon Court."

The development is underway after demolition of the former Mountjoy School building started in November.

Nicki Beswarick, divisional marketing manager for McCarthy Stone Southern, said: "We wanted to choose a name for our new Bridport development that was not only meaningful, but would also resonate with local people and future McCarthy Stone homeowners.

"We'd like to say a huge thank you to Sheila form the Bridport Heritage Forum for naming our new development on Flood Lane."

McCarthy Stone's Bridport development will feature a range of one and two-bedroom apartments for people aged 60 and over. Properties are expected to be released for off-plan sales in early 2022.

For more information about McCarthy Stone and retirement living in Bridport, call 0800 310 0383 or visit mccarthyandstone.co.uk

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