Church of St Peter, Grove Road, Grove, Portland - Dorset (UA)
Former Church of England church in robust Romanesque style, erected in 1872. Designed by Major General Edmund du Cane, built by convict labour from Portland's prison and later transferred to the parish. No longer used for worship and in poor condition. Relatively complete interior of interest as an undivided space and with robust contemporary fittings. Local Authority considering taking action against owner.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- CHURCH OF ST PETER
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1205607
- Local Planning Authority:
- Dorset (UA)
- Site Type:
- Religious ritual and funerary > Church
Location
- Building Name:
- Church of St Peter
- Street Name:
- Grove Road
- Unitary Authority:
- Dorset (UA)
- Parish:
- Portland
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- South Dorset
- Region:
- South West
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Vacant/not in use
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Private
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade II*, CA
Contact Details
Eve Van Der Steen 0117 975 0685
