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​Norman and Gothic Architecture: The church contains a 13th-century south porch and a Norman-era doorway with a semicircular arch. While the building was extensively rebuilt in 1872, some of the oldest parts still date back to the 12th century. ​Historical Font: The interior features a 12th-century font that was famously found in a hedge in the 1920s and subsequently returned to the church.

This small, simple parish church is a blend of Norman origins and significant Victorian restoration, situated toward the north end of the village. It is a Grade II listed building and, though historically of unknown dedication, is now dedicated to St. Nicholas of Myra.

The Clavell-Mansel Connection: The Smedmore Estate in Dorset, which had been owned by the Clavell family since the 1420s, passed to the Mansel family in the 19th century. ​After the Reverend John Richards Clavell (who built Clavell Tower) died in 1833, the estate passed to his niece, Louisa Pleydell Mansel, who was married to Colonel John Mansel. ​This connection brought the Clavell properties into the Mansel family, leading to the use of "Clavell" as a family name for subsequent generations, such as Major Rhys Clavell Mansel and John Clavell Mansel.

John Clavell Mansel-Pleydell (1817–1902): A prominent Dorset antiquary, known for his contributions to geology, botany, and ornithology. ​He was born John Clavell Mansel. ​He succeeded his mother to the Whatcombe estate and assumed the additional name Pleydell in 1872. ​He was a founder and President of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club, which established the Mansel-Pleydell & Cecil Trust upon his death to promote the study of science and archaeology in Dorset.

The name "Clavell Mansel" refers to an extended family, primarily associated with the Mansel-Pleydell lineage in Dorset, England, and their ancestral estates. The two names became linked through marriage and inheritance in the 19th century.

Short walk but interesting destination if you enjoy history

The area around the Bay is owned by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Lulworth Ranges are part of the Armoured Fighting Vehicles Gunnery School, where tank and armoured vehicle training takes place. The ranges, which are more than 2,830 hectares (7,000 acres), stretch along the coastline between Lulworth Cove to just west of Kimmeridge. Admission to the bay from the sea is prohibited.

All of the beaches in Purbeck were covered with concrete blocks known as dragon’s teeth. These square-pyramidal fortifications were designed to slow the movement of tanks and mechanised infantry in the event of a German invasion. Over 5000 mines were laid on the beaches in Purbeck.