The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Tarrant Crawford, Dorset, is a historically significant church with roots dating back to the 12th century. It sits in a picturesque valley, a little distance from the village itself. This church is notable as it is all that remains of the once-wealthy Tarrant Abbey, a Cistercian nunnery.

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Location: Tarrant Crawford, North Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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St Mary the Virgin Church, Tarrant Crawford

1. The "Oh No" Bridge – Spetisbury Station loop from Spetisbury

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3. Shapwick Village Centre – Spetisbury Station loop from Spetisbury

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