Listed Building record MDO12712 - Trinity Centre (formerly Church of the Holy Trinity), Bimport, Shaftesbury
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Summary
Cruciform church heavily rebuilt in 1840-2 on the site of an earlier demolished church, to designs in the 'Early English' style by Gilbert Scott. The Nave, Aisles, North and South Chapels, and West Tower were rebuilt in 1840–2; whereas the Chancel was added in 1908 by Doran Webb.
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Full Description
(ST 8614 2297) Holy Trinity Church [NAT]. <1>
Church of the Holy Trinity. Built 1842 on an earlier site. Cruciform church in 'Transitional' style by Gilbert Scott. Chancel 1908 by Doran Webb. Grade B. <2, 5>
Trial excavations within the church, recently declared reduvilant, revealed the greensand wall-foundation and flagstone floors of the earlier church. Its alignment appears to have been slightly to the north of the Scott church. <4>
Holy Trinity, Bimport. <3>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SWX1197 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1:2500 scale. 1:2500. 1965.
- <2> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 64, plate 58.
- <3> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 364.
- <4> SDO78 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1980. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1978. 100. 116-7.
- <5> SDO17666 Scheduling record: DOE (HHR). List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: North Dorset. 17.
- <6> SDO12876 Digital archive: English Heritage. National Heritage List for England.
- <7> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 913539.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 86139 22974 (35m by 24m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Shaftesbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 045 003
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 82 SE 75
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 913539
- National Buildings Record: 51589
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Shaftesbury 3
Record last edited
Jun 27 2023 2:56PM
