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St. Mary's Church

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St. Mary's Church

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  • Location: Puddletown, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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    January 29, 2023

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    historic church, well worth visiting.

    December 8, 2023

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    Great example of a typical 1600s church with boxed pews for separating the sexes and the different social classes. The church has the Athelhampton crypt containing effigies of the Martyn family with two in full medieval knight outfit. Puddletown was the inspiration for Wetherbury in Thomas Hardy's 'Far from the Madding Crowd' and the church was the setting where Captain Troy spends the night in the church porch after laying flowers on Fanny's grave. More information here: westgallerychurches.com/dorset/puddletown/puddletown.html

    June 27, 2025

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    St Mary the Virgin Church in Puddletown, Dorset, is a historic church with Norman origins, though much of its current structure dates from the 15th century rebuilding. It is considered one of the finest historic churches in Dorset.
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    Thomas Hardy's Cottage – Dorset Singletrack Trail loop from Dorset

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 60 m

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    Location: Puddletown, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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