Listed Building record MDO3782 - Christ Church, East Stour
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Summary
The Parish church was built in 1842 to the design of G Alexander in a Romanesque style on a cruciform plan with a central tower. The walls are of local limestone ashlar with greensand dressings and the roofs are slate covered. This church stands a little to the east of the site of the former chapel, which was demolished in 1841.
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Full Description
Christ Church, East Stour was built in 1842 and stands a little east of the site of the former chapel of East Stour, demolished in 1841. Originally the chapel seems to have been a chantry and is mentioned as such in 1586. <1>
There are no visible remains or indications of a building platform in the churchyard. Miss G. Lester (Tenant), Church Farm understood that the present church was built over the site of the former chapel. <2>
Parish Church of Christ Church, East Stour was built in 1842; the former church was demolished and some fittings from it were transferred to the new building, including a 12th century font. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX3207 Monograph: Shipp, W (ed). 1868. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 3. Vol 3, 3rd Ed. 633-34.
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ.
- <3> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1962.
- <4> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 16.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 202412.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 7986 2283 (22m by 16m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST72SE |
| Civil Parish | East Stour; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 015 001
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 72 SE 2
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 202412
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: East Stour 1
Record last edited
May 25 2022 10:13AM
