Listed Building record MDO13127 - Parish Church of St Michael, Church Street, Lyme Regis
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Summary
Originally a twelfth to fifteenth century cruciform fabric. At the end of fifteenth century the old chancel was replaced by a complete church of West Country type. The transepts and west part of twelfth nave have been demolished but the tower and east part of the old nave remain, the latter now a porch. Restorations of the fabric in 1854, 1901, 1930 and 1933; addition of south vestry in 1885.
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Full Description
The parish church of Saint Michael at Lyme Regis was originally a 12th to 13th century cruciform fabric. At the end of the 15th century the old chancel was replaced by a complete church of
West Country Type. The transepts and west part of the 12th century nave have been demolished, but the tower and east part of the old nave remain, the latter now a porch. The church was restored in 1834 and again in 1885 when the side-galleries were removed and the south vestry added. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SDO17327 Scheduling record: Department of the Environment. 1950. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Bridport Rural District 1950.
- <2> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). p144-145.
- <3> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. p259.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 449829.
- <5> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. OP10367.
- <5> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. OP10419.
- <5> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. OP10434.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 34335 92202 (43m by 24m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39SW |
| Civil Parish | Lyme Regis; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 30
- Listed Building (I) 1229389: PARISH CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 068 001
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 39 SW 28
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 449829
Record last edited
Oct 19 2021 4:34PM