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St Peter's Church
Dorchester
This historic church dates from 1454 and has assocations with the famous Dorset writers, Thomas Hardy and William Barnes. The medieval building dominates the centre of Dorchester where Cornhill, High West Street and High East Street intersect.

William Barnes statue
a Dorset poet

William Barnes

Inside the church
Tomb, Chancel and coat of arms

Plowman Last Supper towards Chancel Coat of Arms

Denzil Lord Holles
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Recumbent knights
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Gargoyles
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