Listed Building record MDO4494 - St Mary's Church, Motcombe
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Summary
Parish Church rebuilt in 1846 by G Alexander. Walls of greensand ashlar with chamfered plinth, diagonal buttresses, and a string course. Gable-ended, tiled roofs with stone copings. 13th century font reused. In the 'Perpendicular' style.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Church of St Mary, 1846 by G Alexander in the Perpendicular Style. <2>
Church of St Mary. Parish church. Among the fittings reused from the old church are a C13th font. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO18658 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey map 1:10,560. 1:10 560. 1962.
- <2> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 48-9.
- <3> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 302.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 913024.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
- Parent of: Table tomb to Broadway Family Approximately 5m south of Church of St Mary, Motcombe (Listed Building) (MDO27807)
- Parent of: Table tomb to Richard Haimes, 5m south of chancel of Church of St Mary, Motcombe (Listed Building) (MDO27806)
- Parent of: Tomb to Elizabeth Mary, Marchioness of Westminster approx 30m west of Motcombe Church, Motcombe (Listed Building) (MDO27805)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 84910 25238 (27m by 17m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82NW |
| Civil Parish | Motcombe; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 041 001
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 82 NW 37
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 913024
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Motcombe 1
Record last edited
Jul 24 2023 10:02AM
