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St John's Church, Portland

1840 establishments in EnglandChurch of England church buildings in DorsetGrade II listed churches in DorsetIsle of Portland
Portland, parish church of St. John the Baptist geograph.org.uk 521884
Portland, parish church of St. John the Baptist geograph.org.uk 521884

St. John's Church (also known as St John the Baptist Church) is an Anglican Church of England church in Fortuneswell, on the Isle of Portland, Dorset. It was built between 1838–40 and has been a Listed Grade II building since January 1951. The churchyard walls, gate piers, railings, and steps of St. John's Church, dating from 1839–40, became Grade II Listed in September 1978. At this same time, two headstone monuments, about 5 metres north east from the west tower of the church became Grade II Listed.Designed by Edward Mondey or Charles Wallis, the church cost £2,315. Built of Portland stone, the church has a Gothic design in Commissioners' Early English style. It has also been described as Norman in its architecture.The church remains active, as part of the Portland Parish - a host of three churches; St John's Church (St John the Baptist), All Saints Church and the Avalanche Memorial Church (St Andrew's Church).

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Fortuneswell
DT5 1LZ , Portland
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