Listed Building record MDO31679 - Parish church of All Saints, West Parley

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Summary

A church, the earliest surviving part of which is the nave, built in the twelfth century, and extended in the sixteenth century. Later additions also include the fourteenth-century chancel, the fifteenth-century north porch, and a number of eighteenth-century features. The church was restored in 1896; the vestry was added at this time. The building has walls of ironstone rubble with bands of brick and ashlar dressings, and the roof is tiled in stone and slate. The font is of twelfth-century date, and another notable feature of the interior is an earthenware acoustic cylinder near the pulpit.

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Full Description

All Saint's Church is 12th century and later with a chancel and vestry of 1896. <2> In normal use. <3> Church of All Saints and St Mark. 12th century nave 14th century chancel, 15th century North porch nave extension. Vestry and general restoration in 1896, including the external work of the chancel. The font is a 12th century tub font with arcading, cylindrical stem and square base, the whole surmounted by a later octagonal bowl. Grade II*. <4>

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1926-38.
  • <2> Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1975. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East). 74-76.
  • <3> Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 26-NOV-55.
  • <4> Scheduling record: DOE (HHR). 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Wimborne District amendment October 1987. 40.
  • <5> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457848.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SZ 08653 96846 (20m by 11m)
Map sheet SZ09NE
Civil Parish West Parley; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 NE 56
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457848
  • Royal Commission Inventory Reference: West Parley 1

Record last edited

Apr 14 2022 9:48AM

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