Monument record MDO43625 - Chapel, Winterborne Clenston
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Summary
Possible site of chapel of Winterborne Clenston, documented in 1288, disused by 1640, and demolished in 1774-5.
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Full Description
(Centred ST 838033) A little north of the Manor House, Winterborne Clenston was an ancient chapel converted into a dwelling house and demolished in 1774-5; it appears to have fallen into disuse about 1640. In 1336 the churches and parishes of Clenston and Nicholson (possibly St. Nicholas's Church - see ST 80 SW 42) were amalgamated into the present Winterborne Clenston parish. (see ST 80 SW 16 for DMV of Nicholson). <1-2>>
'Ecclesia Sancti Andrew de Wynterborne Chencheston' (sic) is mentioned in 1288 Assize Roll. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO12569 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1861. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 1. 3rd edition. 1. 185-195.
- <2> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 295-5.
- <3> SDO17401 Monograph: Mills, A D. 1980. The place-names of Dorset, Part 2. 59-60. 80.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205743.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8380 0330 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SW |
| Civil Parish | Winterborne Clenston; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 SW 14
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205743
Record last edited
Jun 27 2023 2:50PM
