Listed Building record MDO43930 - St Andrew's church, West Chelborough

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Summary

A medieval parish church, largely rebuilt in the fifteenth century when the nave was extended to the west. The south tower was added in 1638. The building was restored in the early nineteenth century and again in 1894 when the north vestry was added. Interior fittings include a 12th-century font.

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Full Description

Church of St Andrew. Chancel and nave rebuilt C15th when the nave was extended to the West. The South tower was added in 1638. Early C19th restoration, and again in 1894 when the North vestry was added. Grade I mid/late C12th font. <1< <2> <4>

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1>XY Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 91. [Mapped feature: #633155 ]
  • <2> Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 444.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1979.
  • <4> Scheduling record: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Dorset (Parishes of Halstock, East Chelborough, West Chelborough, Melbury Osmond, Melbury Sampford,Evershot,Stockwood and Melbury Bubb). 59.
  • <5> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 881870.

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Location

Grid reference Centred ST 5416 0544 (17m by 13m)
Map sheet ST50NW
Civil Parish West Chelborough; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 50 NW 12
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 881870

Record last edited

Aug 2 2022 2:11PM

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