St. Peter, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Description
St. Peter's, in the High street, and the most ancient of the three existing churches, is a building of stone dating from the latter part of the 15th century, and consists of chancel, nave and a western tower containing 6 bells: the church has been but little used since 1878, but occasional services are now held during the summer months: the tower has in later years been thoroughly repaired, at a cost of £700, and in 1897 the church was refloored and seated with chairs, and further restorations were made in 1909.
The parishes of Holy Trinity and St. Peter are consolidated.
Church Records
The registers of St. Peter's date from 1623. The original register books are now deposited with the Dorset Archives Service, but have been digitised by Ancestry.co.uk and made available on their site (subscription required).