Listed Building record MDO3803 - Parish church of St Mary Magdalen, Fifehead Magdalen
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Summary
The parish church of St Mary Magdalen has walls of squared and coursed rubble with ashlar dressings. Predominant features are the chancel, nave and the south tower being 14th century.
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Full Description
Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalen, Fifehead Magdalen, has walls of squared and coursed rubble with ashlar dressings. The chancel, nave and south tower are of 14th century origin. The north chapel appears to have been designed as a setting for a monument of circa 1750. The church was restored in 1905. <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). 19-20.
- <3> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 203-4.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 202441.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 7828 2159 (21m by 14m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST72SE |
| Civil Parish | Fifehead Magdalen; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 017 001
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 72 SE 18
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 202441
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Fifehead Magdalen 1
Record last edited
Feb 14 2022 11:48AM