Dorchester in Dorset, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
All Saints Church, Dorchester
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 2, 2025
1. All Saints Church Marker
The mediaeval building was burnt in the fire of 1613, rebuilt and then in 1843-1845 replaced yet again this time to the design of Benjamin Ferrey who also built the Corn Exchange and Holy Trinity Church in this town and who in 1836-1840 designed the layout for the village which became Bournemouth.
On 13th November 1970 All Saints Church was declared redundant and on 8th November 1972 was sold by the Church Commissioners for England to the Dorchester Borough Council for a nominal consideration. The furnishings of the church have been dispersed. The building was repaired by the Dorchester Borough Council and the Dorset County Council and is now used by the Dorset Natural History & Archaeological Society for Museum purposes.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1613.
Location. 50° 42.928′ N, 2° 26.141′ W. Marker is in Dorchester, England, in Dorset. It is at the intersection of High East Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling east on High East Street.
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Regionally, this marker is in South West England. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: All Saints' Church and High East Street (a few steps from this marker); Benjamin Ferrey Architect (within shouting distance of this marker); St Peters Parish World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Town Pump (within shouting distance of this marker); The Trafalgar Way (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Benjamin Ferrey Architect (about 150 meters away); Holy Trinity Church World War I Memorial (about 150 meters away); Tolpuddle Martyrs (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dorchester.
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 2, 2025
2. All Saints Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
