Listed Building record MDO19237 - Former Chapel, Durngate Street, Dorchester
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Summary
A former chapel, probably the Independent or Congregational Chapel founded in 1776 was built in Durngate Street. The building was of brick with front faced in stucco, one storey, with a hipped slate roof. The south front had moulded eaves cornice and parapet, with two windows with plain raised architraves, round arches, keystones and inmposts. The chapel was later used as a British School and subsequently was used as a storehouse. It was demolished in 1981.
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Full Description
(SY 69429068). Former chapel in Durngate Street, a single-storeyed brick building with front faced in stucco, is probably the Independent or Congregational chapel founded in 1776 and later used as a British School. Now used as a storehouse.
The building was of brick with front faced in stucco, one storey, with a hipped slate roof. The south front had moulded eaves cornice and parapet, with two windows with plain raised architraves, round arches, keystones and inmposts. Against the south wall and crossing the window openings was a beam which may have carried a gallery. The east side had a single round-headed window. <1-2>
SY69429068. The former Non-conformist Chapel has been demolished; the site is to be developed for housing. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO9443 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 2. 3rd edition. 2. 405.
- <2> SDO148 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 1. Volume Two (South East) Part I. p113, Dorchester no.7.
- <3> SDO81 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1982. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1981. 103. 124.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 453523.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6942 9067 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 041 007
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 133
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 453523
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Dorchester 7
Record last edited
Oct 31 2023 4:57PM