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Chris
January 29, 2023
Cycling
historic church, well worth visiting.
Paul
December 8, 2023
Cycling
Great example of a typical 1600s church with boxed pews for separating the sexes and the different social classes. The church has the Athelhampton crypt containing effigies of the Martyn family with two in full medieval knight outfit. Puddletown was the inspiration for Wetherbury in Thomas Hardy's 'Far from the Madding Crowd' and the church was the setting where Captain Troy spends the night in the church porch after laying flowers on Fanny's grave. More information here: westgallerychurches.com/dorset/puddletown/puddletown.html
MCW73
June 27, 2025
Hiking
St Mary the Virgin Church in Puddletown, Dorset, is a historic church with Norman origins, though much of its current structure dates from the 15th century rebuilding. It is considered one of the finest historic churches in Dorset.
Key features and historical aspects include:
Key features and historical aspects include:
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Elevation 60 m
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Location: Puddletown, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom