Listed Building record MDO46245 - St Michael's Church, West Compton
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Summary
A church rebuilt in 1858 and 1867. The font probably indicates at least 13th century origins.
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Full Description
Parish Church of St Michael. The chancel was rebuilt in 1858, the remainder, comprising nave with North aisle and North porch was rebuilt in 1867. Little of the former church was reused, but the C13th font, although heavily recut survives. The church is now redundant. <1-2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 99.
- <2> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 159.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 884859. [Mapped feature: #635874 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5619 9434 (19m by 14m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY59SE |
| Civil Parish | West Compton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 59 SE 95
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 884859
- National Buildings Record: 51566
Record last edited
May 2 2023 5:21PM