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St Nicholas

Standing proud on a prominent mound, Moreton's church is a neat and immaculate example of Georgian church architecture.

Moreton, Dorset

Opening times

Open daily from 9am to 4pm (6pm in Summer months).

Address

Moreton
Dorset
DT2 8RH

It was built in 1776 and is an unusual shape, almost square, with a large semi circular apse. The south side is particularly graceful, with an ogee headed doorway under the tower.

The inside is flooded with light from the large windows. Following bomb damage in 1940, all the replacement windows have outstanding engraved glass by the artist Sir Laurence Whistler which were installed over 40 years from 1955 onwards.

TE Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) is buried in the separate cemetery down the lane.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Famous connections

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

Contact information

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St John the Baptist

Bere Regis, Dorset

Tucked away in a quiet and modest part of the village, St John's church is handsome from the outside, being built of a mixture of stone and flint, but it is the inside that makes this church the gem of this part of Dorset.