Wimborne Minster, Romanesque church in East Dorset, England
The Minster Church stands at the intersection of River Stour and River Allen, featuring Norman architecture with distinct Saxon foundations and Gothic elements.
Founded in 718 by sisters Cuthburga and Cwenburh of King Ine of Wessex, the current structure dates from 1120 and holds historical royal connections.
The church contains a chained library and houses significant tombs, including those of King Æthelred and John Beaufort within its stone walls.
Located 5 miles north of Poole, the Grade I listed building serves as both an active place of worship and a central landmark in Wimborne Minster.
The structure incorporates two separate sections from early monastic times, when strict rules prevented contact between male and female religious communities.
Location: East Dorset
Location: Wimborne Minster
Inception: 12 century
Founders: Cuthburh
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Website: http://wimborneminster.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.79934,-1.98740
Latest update: May 16, 2025 07:19
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