This church is named after Edward the Martyr, who was King of the English and was murdered on 18th March 978 by order of his stepmother, Queen Alfthryth. Edward was slain at the nearby Corfe Castle, the ruins of which are just a short walk from here. The church dates back to the 12th century, though it underwent major restoration in the mid 19th century.

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May 7, 2018

The earliest known incumbent is recorded in 1280. It was named after St Edward the Martyr who was murdered on 18th March 978 on the orders of Queen Alfthryth, his stepmother. The story goes that his body was hidden in a hovel where a blind woman discovered it. Her sight was restored when she found the body.

The tower was built between the late 14th or early 15th century by the Beaufort family (Constables at the castle during this time).

Their faces can still be seen inside the church as John of Gaunt & his wife, Catherine, look towards the western door from high above the tower arch over the baptistery. Edward III and his wife, Philippa, look towards the altar. The tower rises to 65 feet outside.

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