Portland: St Peter
Overview
Grid reference: SY 698 725
About a mile distant from Easton, the centre of the Isle of Portland, is The Grove. St. Peter's was built to serve this district in 1872, the architect being Capt. Edmund Du Cane of the Royal Engineers. It is a large building, entirely of Portland stone and in a Romanesque style.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave, north and south transepts, chancel terminatingin an apsidal sanctuary, western narthex and bell-turret.
Description of Archaeology and History
St. Peter's was built to serve this district in 1872, the architect being Capt. Edmund Du Cane of the Royal Engineers. Consecrated August 25th 1872. The site was given by the Lords Commissionersof the Admiralty and much of the labour, skilled and unskilled, was supplied by convicts.
Exterior Description
The building is entirely of Portland stone, with slates from Penmoyle and Whitland Abbey and roof timbers from Riga. It is a large church, seating 520; a rather singular example of Romanesque, more reminiscentof the 1840's than of the 1870's. A prominent feature of the exterior is the frieze of diminutive Romanesque arches which runs all round the building. The nave has five pairs of round-headed windows; the west wall contains a large "wheel " window. Chancel and transepts are approximately the same length and, all three, aspidal.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
19th Century
The 9 small round-arehed windows in the sanctuary have 19th century stained glass
Interior
Interior Description
The timber roofs are impressive; supported on stone corbels, with arched braces and kingposts. The pattern of the wooden panelling of the transept roofs makes a pleasing effect. Because of the whiteness of the stone and bare flags the church has a very striking and individual atmosphere.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Of Portland 'base-bed' stone and carved by convicts
Pulpit
Of Portland 'base-bed' stone and carved by convicts
Lectern
Of Portland 'base-bed' stone and carved by convicts
Table
19th Century
Solid 19th century Holy Table.
Organ (object)
1908
Norman & Beard, 1908. Two manual; nine speaking stops.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SY 698 725
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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