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Situated in the valley beside the river Nadder, there has been a church here serving as a centre for Christian worship for at least a thousand years and it is believed that the first church may have been built soon after the founding of Shaftesbury Abbey in about 875.

Its tall, sturdy looking 14th century tower is one of the oldest features of this church, which incorporates a mix of differing styles.

Hawkley is a lovely village in the South Downs National Park; the church is at the heart of the village and is a beautiful, welcoming and tranquil 19th century Romanesque style building with an unusual Rhenish helm spire and beautiful interior decoration and stained glass, set in an attractive churchyard.

13th century church where, in 1609, Henry Adams married Edith Squire, the ancestor of Presidents John Adams, John Quincy Adams and Calvin Coolidge, as well as of Samuel Adams, who also signed the US Declaration of Independence.

Built by Horatio, 3rd Earl Nelson, this Early English style church has been at the heart of our small community for 175 years.

Tucked away on opposite sides of the Nadder valley, the Donhead parishes once made up an estate that belonged to Shaftesbury Abbey.

The church is situated in a quiet spot above the River Ebble.

This Victorian church was designed by Alfred Waterhouse (who designed the Natural History Museum) and is an architectural gem, reflecting the Arts & Crafts movement and the Oxford movement, set in a pastoral scene.

The old church at Mereworth was found to spoil the view of John Fane, 7th Earl of Westmorland, from his splendid new Palladian house, so he demolished it (he had already done away with the old castle and the village) and built a new classical church, and a new village, nearby.

Fine example of early medieval church restored by Hussey in 19th century following a disastrous fire.

This small church, which is a haven for peace and quiet, is situated beside the Wayfarers’ Walk, a short walk from Hinton Ampner and its National Trust property and church.

The church is 14th century, with a Jacobean pulpit as well as on the south side of the chancel arch, there is a curious ribbed hagioscope or'squint'.