Listed Building record MDO6502 - Church of St John the Baptist, Fortuneswell, Portland
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Summary
Built in 1839-40 with a later chancel and organ chamber and a modern vestry.
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Full Description
The church of St John the Baptist at Fortuneswell has walls of Portland stone ashlar; the chancel roof is covered with tiles, the nave roof with slate. The church was built in 1839-1840 to the designs of Edward Mondey; the chancel and organ chamber were built later in the 19th century; the vestry is modern. (1)
<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3, 249-250 (Monograph). SDO150.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 249-250.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6866 7352 (25m by 32m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 004
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Portland 4
Record last edited
Aug 30 2024 11:03AM
