Description

SK 97 SW DODDINGTON AND WHISBY MAIN STREET
2/17 (east side)
23.8.67
CHURCH OF ST PETER
GV
I

Parish Church. C13 and late C18. Coursed rubble and render with ashlar dressings. West tower 2 bay nave with north and south aisles and chancel all rebuilt by Thomas and William Lumby, 1771-5. North aisle contains oly surviving medieval work, the 2 windows are flat topped with hood drip moulds, of 3 ogee-headed lights, these are copied directly on south aisle, as are the east and west windows of 4 lights, with flowing tracery. The original embattled parapet is continued over all the walls, topped with pinnacles. The chancel has large east window of 5 lights with extravagant flowing tracery, this may date from 1729 though it is more likely C19. The west doorway has niches either side with ogee tops in a florid Gothick style, circular quatrofoil window above. Bell chamber has simple openings with Y-travery on each face. Interior has 2 bay arcades with octagonal piers and ouble chamfered arches. Early English rub-shaped font.

Listing NGR: SK9007870121

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17526821

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Recommended Books

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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  London 4: North: North v. 4 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability