St Peter's Church, Medieval church in Dorchester, England
St Peter's Church features a 15th-century west tower rising above High Street shops, with walls constructed of Portland and Ham stone ashlar materials.
The church dates from 1420, with its south doorway preserving elements from an earlier 12th-century Norman structure that previously occupied the location.
The church maintains regular services including morning prayers in Hardye Chapel, Sunday Eucharist with choir performances, and monthly Choral Evensong celebrations.
The building opens daily for visitors during daylight hours, offering access to historical monuments, medieval knight effigies, and architectural features.
The church structure contains a memorial to Thomas Hardy from 1599, not to be confused with the novelist Thomas Hardy who worked on its restoration.
Location: Dorchester
Inception: 1420
GPS coordinates: 50.71540,-2.43694
Latest update: April 3, 2025 23:49
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