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