St Martin's Church, Dorking

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St Martin's Church
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St Martin's Church
51°13′58″N0°19′56″W / 51.2328°N 0.3322°W / 51.2328; -0.3322
OS grid reference TQ1654049499
Location Dorking, Surrey
Country United Kingdom
Denomination Anglican
Website StMartinDorking.org
History
StatusActive
Dedication St Martin of Tours
Architecture
Functional status Parish church
Architect(s) Henry Woodyer
Style Gothic
Administration
Province Canterbury
Diocese Guildford
Archdeaconry Dorking
Deanery Dorking [1]
Clergy
Bishop(s) Rt. Rev. Christopher Hill
Rector Rev Derek Tyghe
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChurch of St Martin
Designated11 June 1973
Reference no. 1028904

St Martin's Church is an Anglican parish church in Dorking, Surrey. It is a Grade II* listed building and surviving parts of the structure date back to the Middle Ages. It in the archdeaconry of Dorking, in the Diocese of Guildford. The church is the main Anglican parish church in Dorking and was refurbished to the designs of Henry Woodyer. [2]

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History

Early history

In the Domesday Book of 1086 there is a mention of a church in the Manor of Dorking. The present church was originally built in the twelfth century probably to replace the previous one. In the 14th century the church was extended and conveyed to the Priory of the Holy Cross in Reigate. It also served as a school house for parts of the 17th century. [3]

19th century

In the 19th century, sizeable 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. [3] [4]

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. [4] In 1912, work on extending the lady chapel was completed. [4]

Parish

Church

The church is also shared with the local Methodist congregation. In 1973, the Methodist church in Dorking closed and an agreement was drawn up whereby they could share the church building. In 1976, another agreement was reached so that the nearby Christian Centre could be used by both congregations as a church hall. [5]

School

The church has a close relationship with the nearby St Martin's Church of England Primary School. According to the school's Vision and Values it states that, 'We are a Church School and we will build on strong family values that encourage tolerance and respect for the whole of our richly diverse community.' [6]

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References

  1. Parishes from Diocese of Guildford retrieved 2 May 2013
  2. Historic England (11 June 1973). "Church of St Martin (Grade II*) (1028904)". National Heritage List for England .
  3. 1 2 St Martin's Dorking from Exploring Surrey's Past, retrieved 2 May 2013
  4. 1 2 3 St Martin Dorking from Surrey Bell Ringers, retrieved 2 May 2013
  5. About the churches from St Martin's Dorking, retrieved 2 May 2013
  6. Vision and Values from St Martin's Primary School, retrieved 2 May 2013