A FASCINATING CHURCH STEEPED IN HISTORY

The parish church is dedicated to St Thomas. It is based on Saxon and medieval origins, but was almost totally rebuilt in 1819 to 1820 for Samuel Hood, 2ndBaron Bridport. The church contains monuments to the families of Hood ( Viscount Bridport) and their predecessors the Viscounts Nelson, who gained the title through Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the churchyard is a white marble monument, dating from the early 20th century, showing a figure of St Michael. It commemorates Alexander Nelson Hood, 4th Duke of Bronté, 2nd First Viscount Bridport

Services are held:

 

10.00 am every Sunday
11.00 am every Thursday