Listed Building record MDO13744 - Church of St Nicholas, Child Okeford
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Summary
Parish church, late 15th century or early 16th century west tower. Remainder of fabric 1850 and 1878-9. Chancel refitted 1911. 1878-9 work by T H Wyatt. Chancel refit by Wippell and Co. Tower in greensand ashlar. Remainder of church in flint with stone and ashlar dressings. Tiled roofs with stone copings. Plan: nave, chancel, west tower, north and south aisles, south chapel and north chapel/organ chamber/ vestry. 13th century font.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. NICHOLAS, near the centre of Child Okeford was rebuilt in the last quarter of the 19th century except for the West Tower, which is of the late 15th or early 16th century. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO10373 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map. 1887.
- <2> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 79.
- <3> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 153-4.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 206296.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8355 1274 (28m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81SW |
| Civil Parish | Child Okeford; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 011 001
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 81 SW 42
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 206296
Record last edited
Nov 28 2022 5:18PM
