Listed Building record MDO3638 - Parish church of St John the Baptist, Buckhorn Weston
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Summary
The parish church of St John the Baptist. The walls are squared rubble with ashlar dressings, and the roofs are tiled. The Chancel and Nave are of 14th century origin but were extensively restored and altered in the 19th century. The north arcade of the Nave and the South Porch are 15th century. The West Tower was dismantled and rebuilt in 1861 and the North Aisle was enlarged and rebuilt in 1870.
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Full Description
Parish Church of St. John the Baptist, Buckhorn Weston, with walls of squared rubble and ashlar dressings, has a chancel and nave of 14th century origin, extensively restored and altered in the 19th century. The north arcade of the nave and south porch are of 15th century origin but the west tower was demolished and rebuilt in 1861. The north aisle was enlarged and rebuilt in 1870. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1962.
- <2> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 6-8.
- <3> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 121.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 202437.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 7568 2471 (25m by 15m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST72SE |
| Civil Parish | Buckhorn Weston; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 007 001
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 72 SE 14
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 202437
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Buckhorn Weston 1
Record last edited
Feb 10 2022 12:29PM
