Monument record MDO44669 - St James's Church, Chedington
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Summary
The site of a medieval church before 1348.
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Full Description
The old church at Chedington stood a little to the north of the church consecrated in 1841, and consisted of a nave, a chancel, and a tower with three bells.
The rectory is not mentioned in the Valor of 1291, and the list of rectors commences with the date 1348. <1>
The church of St. James at Chedington, rebuilt in the 19th century, contains some old materials. <3>
The site is covered by lawns, and there are no visible remains of the old church. There are several old tombstones in the area to the east.
The list of rectors within the present church confirms the date of the original incumbent given by Authority 1. <5>
A fragment of Norman pillar piscina survives in the new Church of St James. <4> <6>
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SWX1269 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2. Vol 2. 88.
- <2> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1930.
- <3> SDO17358 Scheduling record: DOE (HRR). 1950. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Beaminster Rural District 1950.
- <4> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 89.
- <5> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 25-MAY-55.
- <6> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 148.
- <7> SDO81 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1982. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1981. 103.
- <8> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 192875.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 4890 0561 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST40NE |
| Civil Parish | Chedington; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 030 001
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 40 NE 11
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 192875
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Chedington 1
Record last edited
Nov 13 2022 4:49PM