Lady St. Mary Church, Wareham, Norman parish church in Wareham, United Kingdom
Lady St. Mary Church is a Norman parish church in Wareham featuring a sturdy tower built in four stages with diagonal buttressing. The walls are constructed from local Purbeck limestone and topped with slate roofs.
The site originates from around 750 AD, with archaeological evidence pointing to continuous religious use since Roman times. The Norman architecture visible today developed later, layering over these earlier phases of worship.
Five pre-Conquest stone inscriptions from the 7th to 9th centuries remain preserved here, offering insights into early Christian practices in Britain. These carvings show how significant this location was to the community during those centuries.
The church welcomes visitors year-round and allows time to explore its architectural features at a relaxed pace. The interior holds several elements of note that reward a careful visit.
A hexagonal lead font from around 1200 stands inside the church, representing a rare surviving example of medieval metalworking. Lead fonts of this kind are exceptionally scarce, making this piece a remarkable treasure.
Location: Wareham Town
Inception: 8 century
Architectural style: Norman architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.68430,-2.10775
Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:43
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