Whitcombe Church, Medieval church in Whitcombe, England
The stone church features a 12th-century nave, 15th-century chancel, and late 16th-century tower situated among fields in the Dorset countryside.
The religious site preserves fragments of two Saxon crosses, indicating worship activities before the current structure was built in the early 12th century.
The interior walls display medieval paintings, including depictions of Saint Christopher and a mermaid, alongside a 13th-century Purbeck marble font.
The building requires visitors to cross a field and climb over a stile, with no dedicated parking, electricity, water supply, or restroom facilities.
English poet William Barnes delivered both his first and final sermons from the pulpit of this church, which remains unchanged since 1885.
Location: Whitcombe
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 50.69360,-2.40250
Latest update: April 18, 2025 08:40
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