St Mary's Church, Dorchester
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LocationDorchester, Dorset, England
Coordinates50°42′34″N 2°26′38″W / 50.7094°N 2.4440°W
| St Mary's Church | |
|---|---|
 St Mary's Church | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Church of England |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Dorchester, Dorset, England |
 Interactive map of St Mary's Church | |
| Coordinates | 50°42′34″N 2°26′38″W / 50.7094°N 2.4440°W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | Charles Ponting |
| Type | Church |
| Completed | 1912 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 750 |
| Materials | Purbeck Marble |
St Mary's Church, also known as St Mary the Virgin, is a Church of England church in Fordington, Dorchester, Dorset, England.[1] It was built in 1910–12 for a cost of £11,500. The church became Grade II* listed in 1975, while its gate piers have also been Grade II listed from that time.[2][3] Historic England describe St Mary's as "large and lavish" with a "high quality finish".[2] Newman and Pevsner described it as architect Charles Ponting's "magnum opus".[4]
The church is largely built with Purbeck Marble, with some facings and window surrounds in Bath stone.[2] It was designed to accommodate 750 people.[5]
