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Saint John

Saint John

Tolpuddle

Dorset

C12 origin, enlarged in C13

Architectural Features

C14.

Tower of 2 stages, lower part early C13, raised in C15.

C12, round arched with solid tympanum.

In north aisle wall a re-set blocked C12 doorway.

Chancel, largely rebuilt in C19 has trussed rafter roof, with principals carried on carved stone corbels.

Chancel arch, C14, of 2 orders, with octagonal responds.

Nave roof, C14, with tie beams and braced crown posts.

In transept, C12 monument to a vested priest - figure in low relief.

Trefoiled piscina in east wall. (RCHM Monument 1. Dorset Vol III)