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St Mary

St Mary

Sturminster Newton

Dorset

Nave, north and south aisles and west tower c.1400

Architectural Features

Clerestorey c.1500, chancel, south chapel, north and south transepts and extensive restoration 1820s.

The third stage has C15 belfrey windows partially obscured by the nave roof and by C19 clock faces.

The nave roof is noteworthy: it is a wagon type of c.1500 with three tie beams, carved bosses and carved flying angels which are situated at the springing point of the transverse ribs.

Pews, pulpit, screens and font C19.

Various monuments of C18 and C19.

Stained glass of the C19 and C20 including interesting south east aisle window by Harry Clarke, 1921.