All Saints Church in Fifehead Neville, Dorset, is a charming, small parish church with a long and complex architectural history, holding a Grade II* listed status.
History and Architecture
The church's origins date back to the 14th century, with the south wall and chancel arch being the oldest surviving parts. Key periods of construction and alteration include:
14th Century: The earliest parts, including the south wall of the nave and the chancel arch. The Purbeck stone font on a greensand base also dates from this century.
Around 1500: The north aisle and arcade were added.
1736: Significant remodelling took place, during which the old tower was demolished, a south porch was added, and large round-headed windows were placed in the south wall, giving it a distinctive 18th-century appearance. The plain oak pulpit also dates from this period.