St Nicholas - Morton, Dorset Open daily. Free entry.
Details
Accessibility:
There is designated disability parking directly in front of the church. Sign posted access ramp from parking area which is tarmacked. Alternatively there are 11 steps with hand rails up to the front door of the church. Stone step into doorway, internal flooring is laid to tiles with some floor grills in-between.
Brief Description:
The Church of St Nicholas in Moreton Dorset is famous for it's stunning engraved glass windows, thought to be the only church to have these in place of stained glass. After being bombed in world war two, the windows were created by Sir Laurence Whistler as part of the churches refurbishment.
Lawrence of Arabia is also buried in the churchyard following his funeral here.
Further Information:
Address:
St Nicholas, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8RH
Email:
None Available.
Phone:
01305 854046.
Website:
http://www.stnicholasmoreton.org.uk/
Opening Hours:
9am - 6pm 9am - 4pm in the winter
Open daily.
Directions:
Situated 2.5 miles from Crossways. Head NE on B3390. After 1.2miles turn right onto Station Road, continuing onto Hurst Road. Turn left at Moreton tea rooms and then right onto unnamed road. Church will be on right hand side . OS SY 805892 .
Transport:
Nearest train station is Moreton situated 1.7 miles from the church. This venue is best travelled to by car.
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Amenities:
Nearest amenities can be found at the Moreton Tea Rooms roughly a one minute walk from the church. The Mallards b&b is also within walking distance.
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
1.55 miles*
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset
1.62 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.