Church of St Martin, Dorking :: Shared Description
St Martin's Church is an Anglican parish church in Dorking. It is a Grade II* listed building Link
and surviving parts of the structure date back to the Middle Ages. The church is the main parish church in Dorking.
In the 19th century, renovations were done to the church. Between 1835 and 1837 the nave was rebuilt. From 1866 to 1868, this was followed by the chancel being rebuilt. In 1872, the nave and aisles were restored again, this time under the direction of the architect Henry Woodyer.
From 1873 to 1877, a new tower and a spire (210 feet high) were added. The bells, which were acquired in 1626 were then rehung in the new bell tower. In 1912, work on extending the lady chapel was completed.
and surviving parts of the structure date back to the Middle Ages. The church is the main parish church in Dorking. In the 19th century, renovations were done to the church. Between 1835 and 1837 the nave was rebuilt. From 1866 to 1868, this was followed by the chancel being rebuilt. In 1872, the nave and aisles were restored again, this time under the direction of the architect Henry Woodyer.
From 1873 to 1877, a new tower and a spire (210 feet high) were added. The bells, which were acquired in 1626 were then rehung in the new bell tower. In 1912, work on extending the lady chapel was completed.
by N Chadwick
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Created: Wed, 23 Mar 2016, Updated: Wed, 23 Mar 2016
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