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St Mary's Church
Sturminster Newton, parish church of St. Mary - geograph.org.uk - 525907.jpg
50°55′28″N 2°18′11″W / 50.9244°N 2.3030°W / 50.9244; -2.3030
OS grid reference ST7880213925
Location Sturminster Newton
Country United Kingdom
Denomination Church of England
Website stmaryssturminsternewton.org.uk
History
Status Active
Dedication St Mary
Architecture
Functional status Parish church
Heritage designation Grade I listed
Designated 04 October 1960
Administration
Diocese Salisbury

St Mary's Church is a special old church located in a town called Sturminster Newton in Dorset, England. It's a Church of England Parish Church, which means it's the main church for the local community. The church you see today was mostly rebuilt a very long time ago, in 1486, by the abbots (leaders) from Glastonbury. Even though it was changed a lot in the 1800s, it still has its beautiful original carved wooden roof.

What Makes St Mary's Church Special?

A Historic Building

St Mary's Church is considered a very important historical building. It has a special "Grade I listed" status from an organization called Historic England. This means it's one of the most important historic buildings in the country, recognized for its amazing architecture and history. This status was given to the church on October 4, 1960.

Beautiful Stained Glass Windows

Inside the church, you can find some truly beautiful stained glass windows. These colorful windows were created by two famous artists: Mary Lowndes and Harry Clarke. Their artwork adds a lot of beauty and light to the church, telling stories through vibrant colors.

External Links

  • Official Website: http://stmaryssturminsternewton.org.uk
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