Listed Building record MDO16153 - Church of the Ascension, Woodlands
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Summary
The Church of the Ascension, Woodlands was built in 1892 by G F Bodley for the Countess of Shaftesbury. The Anglican parish church has brick walls with stone dressing and a tiled roof. It has a bell-cote, a chancel and two naves divided by a four-bay arcade of octagonal piers. The interior walls are plastered and there is a carved oak chancel as well as a carved and painted timber altar and reredos. In addition the building has a 12th century circular stone font on a 20th century base, originally from Knowlton Church.
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Full Description
SU 05080900. The Parish Church of the Ascension was built in 1892 by G F Bodley for the Countess of Shaftesbury. It has a bell-cote, a chancel and two naves divided by a four-bay arcade of octagonal piers. <2-3>
The C12th circular font is from Knowlton church. <5>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1970.
- <2> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 493.
- <3> SDO129 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1975. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East). 112.
- <4> SDO18978 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Lloyd, D. 1967. The Buildings of England: Hampshire and the Isle of Wight (1967).
- <5> SDO18076 Scheduling record: DOE (HHR). 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Wimborne District. 76.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 213006.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SU 051 090 (100m by 100m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU00NE |
| Civil Parish | Woodlands; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 00 NE 63
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 213006
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Woodlands 2
Record last edited
Feb 17 2023 3:02PM
