Holy Trinity
The first rector recorded here was in 1297, so this is an ancient place. The tower and chancel are 1406. The interior is intriguing with its high plaster rib-vaulting above the nave and a barrel roof over the chancel. The 7th Duke of Bedford rebuilt the nave in 1843. The pulpit is worthy of note with its painted panels and beautiful modern crucifix behind.
John Hutchins, the celebrated Dorset historian, was rector here in 1729 when he repaired the chancel at his own expense. He was later rector of Lady St. Mary in Wareham
Note the brasses on either side of the doorway in memory of members of the Russell family from whom the Dukes of Bedford are descended. In 1506, John Russell, who spoke fluent Spanish, was asked to go to Wolfeton House (near Dorchester) to translate for the Archduke of Austria and his Spanish princess bride. In due course he travelled to Court with them, so starting the family's rise to favour.
The Trust gratefully acknowledges images and text by Robin Adeney ©
Grant date | Reason | Amount | Extra amount | Extra reason |
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01/02/18 12:00 am | £4,000 |
Ref | Title | Town | Postcode | Distance |
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Holy Trinity | Swyre | DT2 9DN | 0 | |
St. Mary the Blessed Virgin | Puncknowle | DT2 9BP | 1 | |
Church | Chilcombe | DT6 4PN | 2 | |
St. Mary | Litton Cheney | DT2 9AQ | 2 | |
St. Mary | Burton Bradstock | DT6 4QY | 3 | |
St. Michael and All Angels | Askerswell | DT2 9EJ | 3 | |
St. Martin | Shipton Gorge | DT6 4LZ | 3 | |
St. Peter | Long Bredy | DT2 9HU | 3 | |
St Catherine's Chapel | Abbotsbury | DT3 4JJ | 3 | |
St. Nicholas Parish Church | Abbotsbury | DT3 4JJ | 4 | |
St. Michael & All Angels | Littlebredy | DT2 9HG | 4 | |
Methodist | Uploders | DT6 4NS | 4 | |
Old Church | Bothenhampton | DT6 4BP | 4 | |
Methodist Chapel | Bridport | DT6 4NT | 4 | |
St. Mary the Virgin | Walditch | DT6 4LB | 4 | |
St. John the Evangelist | West Bay | DT6 4EU | 4 | |
Holy Trinity New | Bothenhampton | DT6 4BH | 4 | |
St. Mary Magdalene | Loders | DT6 3RZ | 4 | |
St.Mary's Church | Bridport | DT6 3NN | 5 | |
St. Saviour | Dottery | DT6 3NN | 5 |
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