St. Cuthbert Sherborne
Oborne New Church
This high Victorian church complete with an apse and single bell turret occupies a rural setting apart from other buildings. It was designed by Slater and completed in 1862 after a decision was taken to leave the 'old' church because it had been allowed to decay so much as to make restoration unrealistic. It was subsequently demolished, leaving just the chancel (see Oborne Old Church)
The 'new' building is impressive and enjoys large windows, which allow light to stream in. The chancel arch is moulded with different stone in alternate courses, but perhaps the most striking items are the brilliant white stone pulpit and font; unmistakably High Victorian.
The Trust gratefully acknowledges images and text by Robin Adeney ©
Grants
Churches Nearby
| Ref | Title | Town | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cuthbert | Sherborne | DT9 4JY | 0 | |
| St. Cuthbert Old Chancel | Oborne | DT9 4JY | 0 | |
| The Blessed Virgin Mary | Sherborne | DT9 3BP | 1 | |
| All Saints | Poyntington | DT9 4LF | 1 | |
| St. Peter | Goathill | DT9 5JD | 1 | |
| St. Catherine | Haydon | DT9 5JB | 2 | |
| St. Peter | Purse Caundle | DT9 5DY | 3 | |
| St. Nicholas | Sandford Orcas | DT9 4SB | 3 | |
| St. Lawrence | Folke | DT9 5HP | 3 | |
| St. Bartholomew | Corton Denham | DT9 4LR | 3 | |
| St. James | Longburton | DT9 5PF | 3 | |
| St. Peter and St. Paul | Caundle Marsh | DT9 5LX | 3 | |
| St. Nicholas | Nether Compton | DT9 4QA | 3 | |
| St Martin of Tours | Lillington | DT9 6QX | 4 | |
| St. Michael | Over Compton | DT9 4QU | 4 | |
| St. Andrew | Trent | DT9 4SL | 4 | |
| Church | Bishop's Caundle | DT9 5NL | 4 | |
| St.Peter | Stourton Caundle | DT10 2QH | 4 | |
| St. Mary Magdalene | Thornford | DT9 6QF | 4 | |
| St. Mary the Virgin | Bradford Abbas | DT9 6SP | 5 |