There has certainly been a church here since Domesday (1086) because it uniquely mentions that there was a priest present. The list of rectors starts at 1327. The guide book says the original building was "a perfect little cruciform church, with chancel, nave and western tower, and with north and south transepts and a south porch." However, the reforming zeal of some Victorians simply could not leave it alone, although Pevsner says that the west tower had been rebuilt in 1741.
In 1833 - 41 a new north aisle was constructed and the squints on either side of the chancel arch were cut down to the ground and now form two narrow entrances to the chancel. Nevertheless, it is a delightful church and has an interesting gallery.
The Trust gratefully acknowledges images and text by Robin Adeney ©
Ref | Title | Town | Postcode | Distance |
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St. Peter | Church Knowle | BH20 5NF | 0 | |
Church of Saint Edward the Martyr | Corfe Castle | BH20 5EZ | 1 | |
St. James | Kingston | BH20 5LL | 2 | |
St. John | Creech | BH20 5DF | 2 | |
St.Michael and All Angels | Steeple | BH20 5NY | 2 | |
St. Nicholas | Kimmeridge | BH20 5PE | 2 | |
Lady St.Mary | Wareham | BH20 4ND | 3 | |
St. John the Evangelist | East Holme | BH20 6AG | 4 | |
St George | Langton Matravers | BH19 3HZ | 4 | |
St. Aldhem's Chapel | Worth Matravers | BH19 3LN | 4 | |
St. Aldhem's Chapel | Worth Matravers | BH19 3LR | 4 | |
Church | Arne | BH20 5BJ | 4 | |
St. Martin | Wareham | BH20 4HE | 5 | |
St. Mary - Redundant (converted to a dwelling) | East Stoke | BH20 6AN | 5 | |
St. Andrew | Lulworth East | BH20 5QS | 5 | |
St Mary's Chapel | Lulworth | BH20 5QS | 5 | |
St. Nicholas | Studland | BH19 3AT | 6 | |
St.Mary | Brownsea (Poole Harbour) | BH13 7EE | 7 | |
Church | Lytchett Minster | BH16 6JE | 7 | |
Holy Trinity | West Lulworth | BH20 5RY | 7 |
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