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Parish Church Of Ss Magnus The Martyr And Nicholas Of Myra

  • Also Known As: St Nicholas' Church

  • Type: Church


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1776/00/00 Financed by the Frampton family, St Magnus Martyr is rebuilt in the 18th century, on its medieval foundations.
1841/00/00 North aisle is added in 1841 and partly rebuilt following damage in 1940 during the Second World War. Most fittings will be renewed c 1847.
1935/05/21 Winston Churchill Mourner Thomas Edward Lawrence funeral is held at St Nicholas' Church, Moreton, Dorset. Death of T E Lawrence
1935/05/21 Nancy Langhorne Astor Mourner Thomas Edward Lawrence funeral is held at St Nicholas' Church, Moreton, Dorset. Death of T E Lawrence
1935/05/21 E M Forster Mourner Thomas Edward Lawrence funeral is held at St Nicholas' Church, Moreton, Dorset. Death of T E Lawrence
1935/05/21 T E Lawrence In Memoriam Thomas Edward Lawrence funeral is held at St Nicholas' Church, Moreton, Dorset. Death of T E Lawrence
1955/00/00 Laurence Whistler Craftsman Four windows in the apse are filled with engraved glass by Laurence Whistler.
1974/00/00 Laurence Whistler Craftsman Seven Laurence Whistler engraved glass window's are installed. 1974 - The Seasons (North aisle), 1975 - Light, 1975 - Darkness, 1975 - Dream of the Rood, 1982 - Trinity Chapel, 1984 - Vestry, 1984 - West End.
2014/00/00 Laurence Whistler Craftsman Whistler offers to donate a window showing a design on the theme of Forgiveness featuring Judas. The offer was declined and the glass was displayed in a local museum. The window was installed on the outside of the church, as the artist intended, in 2014.

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Particulars for Parish Church Of Ss Magnus The Martyr And Nicholas Of Myra:
Building Type Church
Architectural Style Gothic Revival
Historic Use Graves, burials
Material Portland Stone
Area of Significance Religion
Historic Use Religious Property

Data
English National Heritage List: 1172650



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