St John's Church, Tolpuddle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of Saint John, Tolpuddle |
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| Church of Saint John the Evangelist | |
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| Location | Dorchester Road, Tolpuddle, Dorset, DT2 7EW |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Status | Active |
| Dedication | Saint John the Evangelist |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Tolpuddle |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Sherborne |
| Diocese | Diocese of Salisbury |
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.
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.
On 26 January 1956, the church was designated a Grade I listed building.
Gallery
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The grave of James Hammett, one of the Tolpuddle Martyrs
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The chancel with high altar
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Tower and door
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