Listed Building record MDO27217 - Parish Church of St Peter, West Knighton
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Summary
Parish Church, C12 church of which only the chancel arch, adjacent walling and parts of nave north wall survive. C13, chancel rebuilt and nave lengthened towards west south arcade and aisle added, lower part of-west tower built. C14, north porch added, and subsequently rebuilt. C15, nave heightened and windows inserted in the north wall, upper part of the tower completed. C16 enlargement of south aisle to form south chapel. C18, west part of the aisle destroyed and arches blocked. Church restored in 1893-4, under Thomas Hardy's supervision, when vestry probably added.
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Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 136-137.
- <2> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 444-5.
- <3> SDO14576 Unpublished document: Steinmetzer, M F R. 2011. Archaeological recording at St Peter's, West Knighton, Dorset.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454100.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7324 8762 (23m by 15m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | West Knighton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 124 001
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 NW 52
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454100
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: West Knighton 1
Record last edited
Feb 6 2024 8:59PM