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It is believed that Christians existed in Dorchester since Roman times. St Peters itself is situated on the site of the focal point of the Roman town. Evidence shows there was a Norman church on the site. The arch of the South porch and 1 corbel date to 1200AD. The main church - chancel, naive, aisles, south porch and west tower - were built and date from 1420 when Robert Grenelefe left 20 marks for the building works. The North and South chapel were added slightly later. The North vestry was added under supervision of J Hicks and his pupil Thomas Hardy in 1856 to 1857. In 1894 to 1897 the chancel was refurbished with reredos and other fittings designed by C E Ponting. Three main stones are used in it's construction (Portland, Purbeck and Ham Hill). To mark the Millenium the church was redecorated and new lighting added. Some objects were also guilded. Other minor work has been carried out. Most of the stained glass dates from the 19th and early 20th century and are made by A L Moore of London.

Exterior EX GOOD Interior Glass faults UNSUITABLE. Utilities ?

	One of the many detailed carvings.
	Lit stone carvings below a large arched window.
	Showing detail of stained glass windows.
	Looking from the font at 3 arched windows.

	St Peters Church, Dorchester.
	It is believed that Christians existed in Dorchester since Roman times. St Peters itself is situated on the site of the focal point of the Roman town. Evidence shows there was a Norman church on the site. The arch of the South porch and 1 corbel date to 1200AD. The main church - chancel, naive, aisles, south porch and west tower - were built and date from 1420 when Robert Grenelefe left 20 marks for the building works. The North and South chapel were added slightly later. The North vestry was added under supervision of J Hicks and his pupil Thomas Hardy in 1856 to 1857. In 1894 to 1897 the chancel was refurbished with reredos and other fittings designed by C E Ponting. Three main stones are used in it's construction (Portland, Purbeck and Ham Hill). To mark the Millenium the church was redecorated and new lighting added. Some objects were also guilded. Other minor work has been carried out. Most of the stained glass dates from the 19th and early 20th century and are made by A L Moore of London. Exterior EX GOOD Interior Glass faults UNSUITABLE. Utilities ?