Listed Building record MDO1019 - Holy Trinity Parish Church, High West Street, Dorchester
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Summary
A church built between 1875-6 of Portland ashlar with either Bath or Ham stone dressings. Inside are good examples of late nineteenth century reredos between the chancel, south chancel aisle and alabaster pulpit. In the churchyard, immediately south of the West tower is a monument to William Barnes. Parish Church of The Holy Trinity was entirely rebuilt in 1876 to the designs of Benjamin Ferrey and has a nave and chancel of the same height with a lean to north aisle and narrow south aisle. In 1974 it was declared redundant, but was acquired by theCatholic Diocese of Plymouth, and altered by Anthony Jaggard. It reopened in 1976.
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Full Description
Parish Church of The Holy Trinity was entirely rebuilt in 1876 to the designs of Benjamin Ferrey and has a nave and chancel of the same height with a lean to north aisle and narrow south aisle. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO18020 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 25 inch scale map. 25 inch. 1929.
- <2> SDO148 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 1. Volume Two (South East) Part I. 107.
- <3> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. BF051571.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 453519.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 69180 90746 (29m by 27m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 18
- Listed Building (II) 1119072: CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 041 002
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 129
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453519
- National Buildings Record: 51571
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Dorchester 2
Record last edited
May 23 2023 4:29PM