St. Simon and St. Jude Winterborne Monkton
This charming little building rests on raised ground slightly apart from the hamlet it serves below the ramparts of Maiden Castle.
The church is essentially 13c, but the windows and tower are 16c and the northern doorway is Norman.
The celebrated Dorset poet, William Barnes', son was rector here 1866–1908. His father occupied the next door parish.
The church is locked.
The Trust gratefully acknowledges images and text by Robin Adeney ©
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Churches Nearby
| Ref | Title | Town | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Simon and St. Jude | Winterborne Monkton | DT2 9PU | 0 | |
| St. Peter | Winterborne Came | DT2 8NT | 1 | |
| St Mary the Virgin | Dorchester | DT1 2HL | 1 | |
| The Church | Whitcombe | DT2 8NY | 2 | |
| St. Michael | Stinsford | DT2 8XW | 2 | |
| Holy Trinity | Bincombe | DT3 5PT | 2 | |
| St. Andrew | West Stafford | DT2 8AD | 2 | |
| St. Andrew | West Stafford | DT2 8AD | 2 | |
| St. Martin | Broadmayne | DT2 8EB | 2 | |
| St. Peter | West Knighton | DT2 8PF | 3 | |
| St. Laurence | Upwey | DT3 5QE | 3 | |
| St. Martin | Martinstown | DT2 9JR | 3 | |
| Church | Charminster | DT2 9RD | 3 | |
| St. Mary | Bradford Peverell | DT2 9SB | 4 | |
| St. Osmund | Osmington | DT3 6EL | 4 | |
| Holy Trinity | Warmwell | DT2 8HQ | 4 | |
| St. Michael and All Angels | Winterbourne Steepleton | DT2 9LG | 4 | |
| Church | Stratton | DT2 9RU | 4 | |
| St. Nicholas | Buckland Ripers | DT3 4BT | 4 | |
| St. Ann | Radipole | DT3 5HS | 4 |