St John's Church, Tolpuddle
The Church of Saint John the Evangelist is a Church of England parish church in Tolpuddle, Dorset. The church is a Grade I listed building.[1]
| Church of Saint John, Tolpuddle | |
|---|---|
| Church of Saint John the Evangelist | |
 | |
| Location | Dorchester Road, Tolpuddle, Dorset, DT2 7EW |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Dedication | Saint John the Evangelist |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Salisbury |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Sherborne |
| Parish | Tolpuddle |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | The Revd Sarah Hillman |
History
The earliest parts of the church date to the 12th century, and it was enlarged in the 13th and 14th centuries. It was restored in 1855 by the architect T. H. Wyatt.[1]
On 26 January 1956, the church was designated a Grade I listed building.[1]
Gallery
The grave of James Hammett, one of the Tolpuddle Martyrs
The chancel with high altar
Tower and door
References
- "CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN". The Heritage List. Historic England. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
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