St Martin's Church, Anglo-Saxon is the most complete example of an Anglo-Saxon church in Dorset a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
contains the effigy of Lawrence of Arabia by Eric Kennington

Javi Jaavii

October 5, 2023

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This Grade I listed building represents the most complete example of an Anglo-Saxon church in Dorset. The church is also known as St. Martin's-on-the-Walls and was founded by Saint Aldhelm in the 7th century, although the structure you see dates from the early 11th century.

Chris

April 12, 2025

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one of the best preserved Saxon churches in the south west of England containing the effigy of Lawrence of Arabia by Eric Kennington.

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1. Poole Harbour Trails 4

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Hike the easy 4.3-mile Poole Harbour Trails 4 through Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve, featuring riverside paths and historic Saxon W

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2. Wareham Bridge and the River Frome – St Martin's on the Wall loop from Wareham

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3. St Martin's on the Wall – Town Pound loop from Wareham

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Location: Wareham Town, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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St Martin's Church, Wareham

1. Poole Harbour Trails 4

2. Wareham Bridge and the River Frome – St Martin's on the Wall loop from Wareham

3. St Martin's on the Wall – Town Pound loop from Wareham

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