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- Portland, Dorset (St George's Church)
Vast and solitary, St George's is one of the most magnificent 18th-century church in Dorset. It rises from the rocky, treeless and dramatic peninsula of Portland and is the masterwork of a local mason named Thomas Gilbert whose grandfather supplied the Portland stone used to build St Paul’'s Cathedral.
The interior is fabulously preserved with it's lectern, pulpit, box pews and galleries all surviving. It is a 'preacher’s church’ with all the seating facing the twin pulpits – one for reading 'the Word’ (scripture), the other for lengthy sermons.
The sprawling churchyard is a treasure trove of fabulous headstones and memorials that tell tales of murder, piracy and adventure in a gloriously atmospheric setting.
There are inscriptions to Mary Way and William Lano, who were shot and killed in 1803 by a press gang, and Joseph Trevitt, an assistant warder at Portland Prison who was murdered by a convict in 1869.
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Easton, Isle of Portland. Parking available close to church.
Nearest railway station: Weymouth (4.6 miles). Bus route number 1
SY 686 720
04/02/13
St. George's Church, Portland, to resonate to the sound of strings and voices with ‘Water & Stone’ on Friday 8th…
St Peter's Church, Winterborne Came, Dorset
The quintessential country squire's church
The Church (no dedication), Whitcombe, Dorset
A saint, a mermaid and a lost dedication
Portland Castle
Built by Henry VIII to defend England, the Castle also played a part in World War I and II. Attractions include Tudor kitchen, Great Hall, gardens, sea views, tearooms and audio tour.
Maiden Castle
English Heritage property
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT 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 (PDF, 4.5mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Cornwall, Devon & Dorset. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
St Peter's Church, Winterborne Came, Dorset
The quintessential country squire's church
Winterborne Came, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8NT
See church page
The Church (no dedication), Whitcombe, Dorset
A saint, a mermaid and a lost dedication
Whitcombe, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8NY
See church page
All Saints' Church, Nether Cerne, Dorset
A riverside church in the Cerne Valley
Nether Cerne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AJ
See church page
Portland Castle Built by Henry VIII to defend England, the Castle also played a part in World War I and II. Attractions include Tudor kitchen, Great Hall, gardens, sea views, tearooms and audio tour. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/portland-castle
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Dorset churches are in CCT’s West region.
Dorset Historic Churches Trust
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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I went to St George's one rainy day in the early 1980s, when we had time on out hands and nothing better to do. What a fabulous find! This is a true treasure. Must get back there sometime.
I drove past this church the other day and its unusual design caught my eye, so felt I had to pop in and visit.
I really liked the layout and box pews inside. It's very light and airy, so must be lovely in summer.
By chance I chatted to one of the volunteers looking after it, and it's got a very interesting history. Definitely worth a visit if you're on the island.