Built in the C12th century constructed as a place of worship for the local community, and its name is thought to refer to Saint Aldhelm, a 7th-century bishop of Sherborne who was known for his piety and learning.

A small, simple building made of local limestone and Purbeck stone. It features a nave, a chancel, and a small tower added in the c14th. Chapel's architecture is typical of the Norman style, with rounded arches, a barrel-vaulted ceiling, and small, narrow windows.

The chapel contains several interesting features and fittings, including:

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February 9, 2025

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Atop the dramatic cliffs of St Aldhelm's Head, south of Worth Matravers village, stands a striking 12th-century chapel dedicated to St Aldhelm, the early 8th century Bishop of Sherborne. The …

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1. St Aldhelm's Chapel – Chapman's Pool loop from Worth Matravers

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2. Renscombe Farm car park loop from Worth Matravers

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3. Winspit Quarry Caves – St Aldhelm's Chapel loop from Worth Matravers

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Location: Worth Matravers, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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St Aldhelm's Chapel

1. St Aldhelm's Chapel – Chapman's Pool loop from Worth Matravers

2. Renscombe Farm car park loop from Worth Matravers

3. Winspit Quarry Caves – St Aldhelm's Chapel loop from Worth Matravers

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