Listed Building record MDO6498 - St George's Church, Reforne, Portland
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Summary
Former Anglican parish church, now in care of Redundant Churches Fund. Building started in 1754 to designs of Thomas Gilbert, master stone-mason, and the church was consecrated 1766. The building has walls in Portland ashlar with lead roofs, except on the sanctuary which is slate.
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Full Description
Church of St. George, Reforne. Founded in 1754 as the parish church to replace St. Andrew's Church it was consecrated in 1766. Since the completion of All Saints' Church in 1917, it is now only used for burials and occasional services. A complete example of a mid 18th century building, "the design, somewhat lacking in serviceability, reflects the work of the artificer rather than the architect". <2-3>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO18203 Monograph: Poston, R. 1969. Portland St. George.
- <2> SDO149 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 2. 247-249.
- <3> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 343.
- <4> SWX1197 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1:2500 scale. 1:2500. 1975.
- <5> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. BF051584.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 868100.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 68654 72012 (34m by 17m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area
- Listed Building (I) 1203132: CHURCH OF ST GEORGE, REFORNE
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 001
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 49
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 868100
- National Buildings Record: 51584
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Portland 1
Record last edited
Jun 1 2023 3:15PM