The hamlet of Corton is awkward to find at the bottom of a very steep concrete road. The name comes from the Old English 'corf' and 'tun' meaning a farm by a cutting or gap, which is a most appropriate description. This is an ancient place mentioned in the Domesday Book and well worth the effort because not only are there some lovely views, but the little chapel of St. Bartholomew is quite enchanting. The chancel is 13c with an impressive original stone altar and piscina. The building suffered considerable neglect and, at one time, was used to house cattle. In 1897 the west end and the roof were rebuilt. The inside is very simple with cheerful green timbers in the roof. The font is an attractive stone bowl on a wooden pedestal.
In the excellent 'Dorset - The Complete Guide', Jo Draper tells us that originally it was a free chapel, which was not subject to the bishop's jurisdiction.
The Trust gratefully acknowledges images and text by Robin Adeney ©
Ref | Title | Town | Postcode | Distance |
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St. Bartholomew | Corton Denham | DT9 4LR | 0 | |
St. Nicholas | Sandford Orcas | DT9 4SB | 1 | |
All Saints | Poyntington | DT9 4LF | 2 | |
St. Cuthbert Old Chancel | Oborne | DT9 4JY | 3 | |
St. Cuthbert | Sherborne | DT9 4JY | 3 | |
The Blessed Virgin Mary | Sherborne | DT9 3BP | 4 | |
St. Andrew | Trent | DT9 4SL | 4 | |
St. Nicholas | Nether Compton | DT9 4QA | 4 | |
St. Peter | Goathill | DT9 5JD | 4 | |
St. Michael | Over Compton | DT9 4QU | 4 | |
St. Catherine | Haydon | DT9 5JB | 5 | |
St. Peter | Purse Caundle | DT9 5DY | 5 | |
St. Mary the Virgin | Bradford Abbas | DT9 6SP | 6 | |
St. Lawrence | Folke | DT9 5HP | 6 | |
St. Mary Magdalene | Thornford | DT9 6QF | 6 | |
St Martin of Tours | Lillington | DT9 6QX | 6 | |
St. James | Longburton | DT9 5PF | 6 | |
St. Peter and St. Paul | Caundle Marsh | DT9 5LX | 6 | |
St Mary | Stalbridge | DT10 2LR | 7 | |
St.Peter | Stourton Caundle | DT10 2QH | 7 |
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