St Kenelm's Church, Stanbridge

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Church of St. Kenelm, Stanbridge

St Kenelm's Church is a historic redundant church in the village of Stanbridge, Dorset, England. The church is dedicated to Saint Kenelm. [1]

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History

The church mainly dates from 1860 but has some features from the 12th century. [2]

The church became Grade II listed on 8 March 1955. [3]

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References

  1. "St. Kenelm (Redundant) Stanbridge (Hinton Parva)". Dorset Historic Churches Trust. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  2. "CHURCH OF ST KENELM, Hinton - 1303860 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  3. Stuff, Good. "Church of St Kenelm, Hinton Parva, Dorset". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-10-23.

See also

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