St Bartholomew Church, Goodnestone is a trim and tiny Norman country church, alone on its small knoll above Goodnestone Court.
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The Normans built its nave and chancel c. 1100 and later builders added more windows.
The porch was rebuilt in 1837 after an earth tremor and a rustic tiled and timbered bell-cote crowns the nave.
Inside, part of the rood-loft staircase, two piscinae and a tomb which may have been used as an Easter Sepulchre, survive from mediaeval times. There is a miniature 19th century font, Willement glass in the east window and two 16th century brass inscriptions to a couple who both departed 'in the fayth of Christe'. |
Further Information
For further information please visit the website of the
Churches Conservation Trust