Holy Trinity Old Church, Bothenhampton
Dorset
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About this church
A church in the lea of the Downs
Tucked somewhat magically under the Downs at the end of a lane, this medieval parish church is beautifully located inside a walled churchyard.
Only the thirteenth-century chancel and fifteenth-century tower survive from the medieval parish church. For a while, after E S Prior's new church was built in 1889, the chancel was used as a mortuary chapel.
An elegant early Georgian reredos forms a single composition with the communion rails.
Access information
Limited parking in Old Church Road. Level gravel path from nearby lane to the west door. One step up to the chancel floor.
Disabled access information
Access via gateway along sloping grass path to church. Raised platform of former boxed pews on north side. Inside the church there is a staircase to the gallery.
Volunteering opportunities
To find out about volunteering in this church please contact the Local Community Officer Victoria Green vgreen@thecct.org.uk
Facilities & hire
Holy Trinity Old Church has no electricity, water or toilets.
There is limited parking. The maximum capacity is 40.
In the past this small church has hosted exhibitions.
The church is available for hire please contact west@thecct.org.uk for more information.
- Church available for hire
- Opportunities to volunteer
Directions
1 miles south of Bridport, off the B3157.
Transport
Nearest railway station: Maiden Newton (8.7 miles).
History & further information
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Cornwall, Devon & Dorset County Guide
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Cornwall, Devon & Dorset. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Community information
Click here to download a copy of the Church Plan which sets out the shared vision for the future of the church. This is a working document that will be updated on a regular basis. If you have any feedback or if you want to contact us about the church plan please drop us a line. When you write, please do give the name of the church, thank you!
Holy Trinity Old Church, Bothenhampton, is in our west region.
