Listed Building record MDO13775 - Parish church of St Nicholas, Durweston
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Summary
Parish church, 15th century west tower, main body of church 1846 by Hardwick for Baron Portman, north vestries, organ chamber and extension of chancel 1913/14 by Green of Blandford for Viscount Portman. 12th century font.
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Full Description
THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. NICHOLAS, standing in the S. part of the village, was largely rebuilt in 1846, the architect being P.C. Hardwick, and presents little that is noteworthy apart from the 15th-century tower and a few reused fragments from the old building. The 19th-century Chancel, Nave, S. Aisle and S. Porch are faced with knapped flint chequered with blocks of ashlar. The S. doorway incorporates a reused 15th-century four-centred arch inscribed with the epitaph of William Dounton, rector from 1442 to 1459, and another stone with the date 1455. The present church at Durweston was the parish church of Knighton until Durweston and Knighton were united in 1381 (for the original church of Durweston, see ST 80 NE 8). <2,3>
Church of St Nicholas. Grade 2*. Among the fittings re-used from the original church is a 12th century font. <4,5>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SDO18658 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey map 1:10,560. 1:10 560. 1969.
- <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. 89-91.
- <3> SDO17701 Scheduling record: DOE (HHR). 1954. List of Buildings of Special Historic or Architectural Interest: Blandford Rural District. 4.
- <3.1> SDO12569 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1861. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 1. 3rd edition. 1. 266.
- <4> SDO17666 Scheduling record: DOE (HHR). List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: North Dorset. 10.
- <5> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 191.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205491.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8586 0852 (35m by 21m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Durweston; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 59
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205491
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Durweston 1
Record last edited
Mar 1 2022 9:09AM