The Church

Below : An excellent piece written by Kim Parker (a former OPC) :

Photos (RC) taken in 2020

Bells : There 2 bells - (RCHM Vol II)

1) By George Purdue inscribed "HALLVIA 1604 GP RR"

2) By John Sturdy of London inscribed "Sit nomen domini benedictum" - dating from c1440 with a Plantagenet dated coin stamp

1938 : Diocese record of electricity being installed in the Church.

Above : The piscina combined with a sedilia dating from c1340 (RCHM Vol II plate 4). On South side of sanctuary.

Piscina : stone basin for rinsing chalice with sedilia : small seat or rest.

Above : The Ham stone font dating from about c1200 (RCHM Vol II plate 8)

Above : 1948 stained glass window to east window by Harry Stammers

Photo : Ydigresse - wikimedia commons 2018

Below : Aerial photograph (date ?? ) - (my thanks to Tony Hancox for forwarding this to me Jan 2022)

Below : Description in Listing Building entry :

Below : Extract from RCHM Dorset II p391 as noted in Listing above