All Saints Church, Dorchester

All Saints Church is a Gothic Revival church building in Dorchester constructed from local limestone with Ham stone dressings and features a four-bay nave, north and south aisles, and a chancel. The structure currently serves as an archaeological storage facility for the Dorset County Museum.

Construction began in 1843 under architect Benjamin Ferrey and extended over several years. The tower remained incomplete until 1851 and the spire was added in 1852.

The interior displays an arcade of seven arches in Caen stone, featuring commandments and scripture texts created by William Osmond of Salisbury. These carved stone elements give the space a scholarly character that reflects Victorian religious devotion.

The listed building is located in Dorchester and is not currently open to the public as an active place of worship, as it serves as archival storage. Visitors should note that regular access may be limited and it functions primarily as a museum facility.

The interior preserves an elaborate tomb and stone effigy of Matthew Chubb dating to 1617, along with a heraldic achievement of Charles II. These remnants from different centuries make the space a window into several periods of local history.

Location: Dorchester

Architects: Benjamin Ferrey

GPS coordinates: 50.71540,-2.43558

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02