Listed Building record MDO9381 - Church of Saint John, Tolpuddle
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Summary
Parish church. The church was built in the twelfth century and enlarged in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. The building was restored in 1855, to plans by the architect T H Wyatt.
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Full Description
Parish Church of St. John, Tolpuddle built of rubble and flint with ashlar dressings has an early 12th century nave which still retains the south doorway of that date. The remainder of the church consists of additions made between the 13th and 16th centuries with restorations of 1855 and 1885. (see plan for details). The church is notable for the 12th century carved effigy of Philip, a priest. <2>
The tympanum over the South doorway is a plain semi-circle as is that over the North doorway. Both early C12th. <5>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1902.
- <2> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 288-289.
- <3> SWX1290 Monograph: Newman, J, and Pevsner, N. 1972. The Buildings of England: Dorset. 426.
- <4> SDO84 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1985. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1984. 106. 13, 20.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454922.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 79071 94498 (26m by 17m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79SE |
| Civil Parish | Tolpuddle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 117 001
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 SE 36
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454922
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Tolpuddle 1
Record last edited
Sep 26 2023 5:02PM