St. Mary Marshwood
This interesting Victorian church sitting on an exposed hilltop site next to a primary school was originally built in 1841, but re-modelled, apart from the tower, in 1884 to a design by G. Vialls.
Inside, the building is simple with the chancel arch just suggested by Purbeck marble columns, but it does have a south side aisle. The chancel pews and red wall lamps were designed by Thomas Hardy, the celebrated novelist. The church silver was given to the cathedral at Juba in the Sudan.
Most impressively, when this contributor visited in March 1995 the offertory box had been wrenched out of the wall, but still the church was open for visitors - surely an example for others.
The Trust gratefully acknowledges images and text by Robin Adeney ©
Grants
| Grant date | Reason | Amount | Extra amount | Extra reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/17 12:00 am | Further help for repairs to windows | £1,000 |
Churches Nearby
| Ref | Title | Town | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary | Marshwood | DT6 5QA | 0 | |
| St Stephen | Bettiscombe | DT6 5NT | 1 | |
| St. John | Fishpond | DT6 6NN | 1 | |
| St Mary | Pilsdon | DT6 5NZ | 2 | |
| Holy Trinity | Blackdown | DT8 3LE | 2 | |
| St. Mary the Virgin | Thorncombe | TA20 4NF | 2 | |
| St Candida and Holy Cross | Whitchurch Canonicorum | DT6 6RQ | 2 | |
| St. Andrew | Burstock | DT8 3LJ | 3 | |
| St. Mary | Catherston Leweston | DT6 6LZ | 3 | |
| St. Andrew | Monkton Wyld | DT6 6DA | 3 | |
| Forde Abbey | Chard | TA20 4LU | 4 | |
| The Navity of John the Baptist | Broadwindsor | DT8 3QE | 4 | |
| St. Andrew | Charmouth | DT6 6LN | 4 | |
| St. Mary | Drimpton | DT8 3RE | 4 | |
| St. Paul | Broadoak | DT6 5PY | 4 | |
| Queen of Martyrs & St Ignatius' Church | Chideock | DT6 6LF | 4 | |
| St Mary | Stoke Abbott | DT8 3JT | 4 | |
| St Gabriel | Stanton St. Gabriel | DT6 6EP | 5 | |
| Holy Trinity | Salway Ash | DT6 5JE | 5 | |
| St. Giles | Chideock | DT6 6LE | 5 |