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SS Peter & Paul's Abbey Church, Dorchester
The major restoration and alterations started some 18 months ago were not complete, but the church is currently in a useable and fully equipped state. The exterior is incredibly dull on the south side, long and seemingly low (due to its length and short tower). Inside a solid wall pierced by a door divides the south aisle into aisle and chancel chapel. The richest parts are the east end of the sanctuary with its famous Jesse window and sedilia (with depictions of the seven deadly sins) and the south chapels. Here are gathered several good but damaged tombs and effigies, including a beautiful “flowing” figure of a cross-legged knight, which seemed much more life-like than many of the awkard poses of other knight effigies. (Commentary provided by Phil Draper) |
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