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St Mary's Church, Cerne Abbas

St Mary's Church, Cerne Abbas

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St Mary's Church, Cerne Abbas

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Location: Cerne Abbas, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Dan Hobson

May 7, 2020

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St Mary’s is a striking Grade I-listed church in the heart of Cerne Abbas. The church was built in the 14th century, extended in the 15th century, and the tower was added in the 16th century. Inside the chancel, you can observe 14th-century wall-paintings that show four scenes from the life of St John Baptist.

Charlie Cosh

November 13, 2022

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An impressive church which dominates the centre of Cerne Abbas.

MCW73

May 1, 2026

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Standing tall since the 1300s, St Mary’s is where you go to feel ancient and slightly judged by stone gargoyles. It boasts a stunning 15th-century tower and a posh stone screen that’s older than your family tree. Don't miss the medieval wall paintings—they’ve survived centuries of damp and hymns. It’s the perfect, holy spot to pray for forgiveness after giggling at the Giant’s nakedness just five minutes up the road. Amen to that!

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