Historic churches · South West England
St Martin's Church, Wareham
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St Martin's Church, Wareham — church in Wareham, Dorset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Martin's Church in Wareham, the nearest railway station is Wareham, located 0.5 km away. Entry to the church is free. The postcode for sat-nav is BH20 4HE.
About
St Martin's Church, Wareham is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1050. Built in the Anglo-Saxon architecture style. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Wareham, Dorset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.6889°, -2.1115°.
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Heritage listing
St Martin's Church, Wareham, sometimes St Martin's-on-the-walls, is an Anglo-Saxon church in the town of Wareham in Dorset, England. It is the most complete example of an Anglo-Saxon church in Dorset. It is a Grade I listed building and a scheduled monument.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Wareham Town Museum showcases the history of the Wareham area from prehistoric times to the present. It features various exhibits, including a special section on T.E. Lawrence, and is regularly updated with new displays.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Frome SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wareham Meadows SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Martin's Church, Wareham, sometimes St Martin's-on-the-walls, is an Anglo-Saxon church in the town of Wareham in Dorset, England. It is the most complete example of an Anglo-Saxon church in Dorset. It is a Grade I listed building and a scheduled monument.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
effigy]] The church is reputed to have been founded by Saint Aldhelm in the 7th century. It is thought that this earlier building was destroyed by King Canute in 1015. The building has been altered and expanded over the years but the nave and a tiny window in the north side of the chancel are original features. On the north wall of the chancel are 12th-century frescoes depicting Saint Martin on horseback, escorted by attendants, dividing his cloak and giving one half to a naked beggar. On one of the walls a number of red stars have been painted, possibly representing plague deaths in the 17th century. Lawrence was buried at Moreton, Dorset in 1935. The church is still in use, with a regular…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.6889, -2.1115
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Wareham Town
- Postcode
- BH20 4HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Established
- 1050
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm; closed Sundays
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594192 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Martin's Church, Wareham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wareham, Saxon church outside its parish - geograph.org.uk - 461882.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Martin's Church, Wareham?
- St Martin's Church, Wareham is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 4HE), in the parish of Wareham Town.
- What is St Martin's Church, Wareham?
- St Martin's Church, Wareham — church in Wareham, Dorset, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Martin's Church, Wareham?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 4HE.
- When was St Martin's Church, Wareham built?
- Built or established in 1050.
- Is St Martin's Church, Wareham a listed building?
- St Martin's Church, Wareham is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is St Martin's Church, Wareham a protected site?
- Yes — St Martin's Church, Wareham is part of the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wareham Meadows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St Martin's Church, Wareham free to visit?
- Yes, St Martin's Church, Wareham is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Martin's Church, Wareham?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 4HE.