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South West England

St Edward the Martyr Church, Corfe Castle

South West England

St Edward the Martyr Church, Corfe Castle

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St Edward the Martyr Church, Corfe Castle

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5.0

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Road cycling

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Dorset National Landscape

Location: Corfe Castle, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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June 7, 2024

Hiking

This church is named after Edward the Martyr, who was King of the English and was murdered on 18th March 978 by order of his stepmother, Queen Alfthryth. Edward was slain at the nearby Corfe Castle, the ruins of which are just a short walk from here. The church dates back to the 12th century, though it underwent major restoration in the mid 19th century.

May 7, 2018

Hiking

The earliest known incumbent is recorded in 1280. It was named after St Edward the Martyr who was murdered on 18th March 978 on the orders of Queen Alfthryth, his …

June 11, 2023

Cycling

The earliest known sitting official dates from 1280. It is named after St. Edward the Martyr who was murdered on March 18, 978 on the orders of Queen Alfthryth, his …

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Corfe Common Walk

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Corfe Castle Railway Station – Corfe Castle Town Hall loop from Worth Matravers

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#3.

Corfe Castle Playground – Public Restrooms loop from Langton Matravers

8.99km

02:23

90m

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Location: Corfe Castle, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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