Monument record MDO6275 - All Hallows Church, Wimborne St Giles
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Summary
An earthwork platform measuring some 22 yards by 9 yards marks the site of the former All Hallows Church, which was demolished soon after the union of the old parishes of Wimborne All Hallows and Wimborne St. Giles, which happened in 1733. It has been much disturbed by the digging of graves.
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Full Description
(SU 02391259) All Hallows Church (NR) (Site of) (NAT). <1>
(32) PLATFORM (02391259), some 22 yds. by 9 yds., lying about 250 yds. S.S.W. of (18), is the site of All Hallows Church; it bounds the former churchyard on the N. and has itself been much disturbed in the digging of graves. The former church building, described by Hutchins as 'a mean fabric' was demolished soon after the union of the old parishes of Wimborne All Hallows and Wimborne St. Giles, in 1733. <3>
SU 024127 Wimborne All Saints is listed as a deserted Medieval village. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1963.
- <2> SWX1568 Monograph: Beresford, M, and Hurst, J G. 1971. Deserted Medieval Villages. 186.
- <3> SDO129 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1975. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume V (East). 100.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 213788.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 0239 1259 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU01SW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne St Giles; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 3 026 032
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SU 01 SW 23
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 213788
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Wimborne St Giles 32
Record last edited
Jun 27 2023 2:19PM
