The Archdeacon of Dorset is a senior ecclesiastical officer within the Diocese of Salisbury, England. He or she is responsible for the disciplinary supervision of the clergy[1] within the four area deaneries: Purbeck, Poole, Wimborne, and Milton & Blandford.[2]

History

The role of archdeacons within the diocese of Salisbury originated around the time of the Norman Conquest; the first recorded archdeacon titled Archdeacon of Dorset occurs as an officer of that diocese from the mid-12th century. The archdeaconry was transferred to the diocese of Bristol upon its creation on 4 June 1542,[3] and later returned to Salisbury diocese by Order in Council on 7 October 1836.[4]

In 1916 the Archdeaconry of Sherborne was created, which was divided out of the historic archdeaconry of Dorset.[5]

The post is currently held by Antony MacRow-Wood.[6]

List of archdeacons

Some archdeacons without territorial titles are recorded from around the time of the Norman Conquest; see Archdeacon of Salisbury.

References

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  5. "No. 29529". The London Gazette. 31 March 1916. p. 3454.
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