Listed Building record MDO14460 - Parish Church of St Peter, Purse Caundle
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Summary
A parish church built in Perpendicular style. The west tower and chancel arch were built in the 15th century and the north chapel in the early 16th century. The chancel was rebuilt in 1731. In 1883 the nave and south porch were rebuilt and windows from the earlier nave reset in the chancel. The chancel was restored in 1896 and the tower was restored in 1905.
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Full Description
St Peter's Church. Perpendicular style throughout, the church was entirely rebuilt in the C15th, the chancel arch and west tower being of this period. The North chapel was added early in the C16th, probably by William Long (d. 1524). The chancel was rebuilt in 1731, the nave and South porch were rebuilt in 1883. The chancel was again restored in 1896, and the tower in 1905. <1, 2>
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SDO18211 Monograph: St. Peter's Church, Purse Caundle.
- --- SDO18212 Monograph: 1992. Saint Peter's Church, Paurse Caundle.
- <1> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 234-235.
- <2> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 354.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 887658.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 69600 17591 (23m by 15m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NE |
| Civil Parish | Purse Caundle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 096 001
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NE 31
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 887658
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Purse Caundle 1
Record last edited
Aug 4 2022 11:11AM