Parish church [4]

Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 3 Jun 2022

Part of the churchyard. The Anglican parish church of St Peter was originally built in the 12th century. In the 13th century the nave was extended, the chancel was rebuilt, and an aisle was added. In the 14th century the north porch was built. In the 15th century the upper part of the tower was added, and the 16th century saw the south aisle enlarged and the south chapel formed. The church was restored in 1893. Constructed of rubble stone with some flint under roofs of stone slates, lead and tiles. Listed, grade I, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1323955 West Knighton is a village in Dorset, some 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of Dorchester. There is evidence of settlement from the Stone Age onwards. An agricultural village until the mid 20th century, most working residents now commute to Dorchester.

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