St Mary's Church, Sturminster Newton Explained

St Mary's Church
Map Caption:St Mary's Church
Coordinates:50.9244°N -2.303°W
Location:Sturminster Newton
Country:United Kingdom
Denomination:Church of England
Website:stmaryssturminsternewton.org.uk
Dedication:St Mary
Status:Active
Functional Status:Parish church
Heritage Designation:Grade I listed
Designated Date:04 October 1960
Diocese:Salisbury

St Mary's Church is a Church of England Parish Church in Sturminster Newton, Dorset. The present church dates from a rebuild in 1486 by the abbots of Glastonbury. The church was heavily modified in the 19th century, but the carved wagon roof remains.

The church is designated as Grade I by Historic England[1]

The church is notable for having stained glass windows by Mary Lowndes and Harry Clarke.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St Mary, Sturminster Newton - 1324486 | Historic England.