Old Church Bothenhampton
The origins of this building are probably Norman, however the chancel is 14c and the tower 15c. In the 1880s the church had become too small and decayed to be worth repairing so it was decided to apply for a faculty to build a new larger one a mile and a half away. Most of the old church was demolished leaving just the tower and chancel. Inside there is a fine 18c reredos with altar rails.
By the 1970s the building had passed into the hands of the Redundant Churches Fund and was in need of substantial repair. The work was overseen by the eminent architect, Kenneth Wiltshire, and by 1975 the Fund had been awarded a Certificate of Commendation for the conservation.
Even in its truncated form, this is a very pleasing and peaceful little church, well worth a visit.
The Trust gratefully acknowledges images and text by Robin Adeney ©
Grants
| Grant date | Reason | Amount | Extra amount | Extra reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11/16 12:00 am | For facilities | £2,000 |
Churches Nearby
| Ref | Title | Town | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church | Bothenhampton | DT6 4BP | 0 | |
| Holy Trinity New | Bothenhampton | DT6 4BH | 0 | |
| St. Mary the Virgin | Walditch | DT6 4LB | 1 | |
| St.Mary's Church | Bridport | DT6 3NN | 1 | |
| St. Saviour | Dottery | DT6 3NN | 1 | |
| St. John the Evangelist | West Bay | DT6 4EU | 1 | |
| St. Swithun | Bridport | DT6 5DU | 1 | |
| St. Martin | Shipton Gorge | DT6 4LZ | 1 | |
| Holy Trinity | Bradpole | DT6 3EP | 2 | |
| St. Mary | Burton Bradstock | DT6 4QY | 2 | |
| St. Mary Magdalene | Loders | DT6 3RZ | 2 | |
| St. John the Baptist | Symondsbury | DT6 6HB | 2 | |
| Methodist Chapel | Bridport | DT6 4NT | 2 | |
| Church | Chilcombe | DT6 4PN | 3 | |
| St. Giles | Chideock | DT6 6LE | 3 | |
| St. Michael and All Angels | Askerswell | DT2 9EJ | 3 | |
| St. Paul | Broadoak | DT6 5PY | 4 | |
| Christchurch | Melplash | DT6 3UD | 4 | |
| Holy Trinity | Salway Ash | DT6 5JE | 4 | |
| St. Mary the Virgin | Powerstock | DT6 3TF | 4 |