History of Dummer &
All Saints' Church
Domesday Survey 1086 & Name
The Domesday Survey of 1086 records the existence of a Church at Dummer, with the oldest, visible part of the present building is the south doorway of the nave, which dates from the 12th Century. ​​During the Middle Ages the advowson - the right of presentation to the church - was held by the Dummer Estate.
The Dummer family were the patrons and lords of the manor from the 12th-16th century and appointed priests to the living with the name “Dummer” coming from the Old English words Dun (hill) and Mer (lake or pond). ​
Beyond the village, the parish encompasses Kennel Farm, Dummer Clump, and Dummer Down Farm and Brewery, which has evolved into a multifunctional service and entertainment venue. Dummer Down Farm is home to many local businesses such as Chase Cricket, Serious Cricket with its indoor arena and practice area, Tin Sheds which makes film sets, a gym, Worth Earth market garden and many more small and independent local businesses. ​
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Conservation Area Appraisal 2004
In 20024 Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council published a 19 page Conservation Area Appraisal of Dummer.
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The Dummer Conservation Area was designated in 1981 by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in recognition of the special architectural and historic interest of the village.
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The Appraisal takes the form of written text and an Appraisal plan. The document was intended, by BDBC, to be an overall framework and guide, within which decisions can be made on a site specific basis. This Appraisal of the Dummer Conservation Area followed a review in 2003, and explains what its designation means for those who lived and worked in the area at the time.​​​
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Dummer and Kempshott Two Chalkland Parishes
In 2022 a soft cover book written by Jennie Butler and Sue Lane was published.
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The book is available via Amazon and other publishers online: The Victoria History of Hampshire: Dummer and Kempshott (VCH Shorts) : Butler, Jennie, Lane, Sue: Amazon.co.uk: Books
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​The Dummer Treadmill
​​The Treadmill, which is located a short distance from the Queen Inn Public House in Down Street, was built in 1879 and refurbished by Dummer Golf Club in 1993 with funds provided via a grant from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council​.
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It was built to supply the village of Dummer with water in 1879. The building housing it, and the wheel, were restored and put into working order in 1971 and again in 1993. It is Grade 11 listed. The treadwheel is 10ft diameter overall and the rim is divided into twelve equal segments. The tread board is 14 inches wide, elm boarding and only three pieces are used to complete the whole circle. It is also fitted with a friction brake. To enable men to operate the wheel there is an iron handhold on the wall. The narrowness of the tread board and the handhold indicates that is was worked mainly by people power. The only other wheel similar to the Dummer Treadmill is at Upham Manor.
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