St. Peter, Stourton Caundle, Dorset

Description

The church is an ancient edifice of stone in the Early English style, consisting of chancel, nave of two bays, aisle, south porch and an embattled western tower, with pinnacles, containing a clock and 4 bells: there is a monument to one of the members of the Stourton family: the church was restored in 1902 and affords 160 sittings.

Church Records

The parish register dates from the year 1670. 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).

We have transcribed part of Stourton Caundle Parish Register. Currently we have Marriages 1837-1921, and Burials 1813-1957 available