Melplash: Christ Church

Christ's Church, Melplash was built between 1845 and 1846. Its construction was funded by James Bandinell in memory of his father, who had been vicar of Netherbury, some 3 miles from Melplash. James Bandinell was at one time secretary to William Wilberforce. The church was designed and built by Benjamin Ferrey, a pupil of Augustus Pugin and a friend of his son Augustus WN Pugin, and is a Neo-Norman structure, based on a church in Shoreham, in Sussex. (The Neo-Norman style was apparently very popular in the 1840s).

Christ Church Melplash is part of the Beaminster Area Team Ministry which covers 50 square miles of beautiful rural West Dorset and consists of 14 individual parishes plus the chapel in the grounds of Mapperton House. Our worship shows a wonderful variety of styles ranging from services from the Book of Common Prayer to the child-centred Messy Church, with music a vital part of our activities.

You can find more information about our services, events, activities, and contact details via our website: beaminsterteamchurches.org

Get in touch

Anne Woodward (Team Administrator)

Team Office, 8 Hogshill Street, Beaminster

DT8 3AE
Team Administrator
01308 862320
Team Rector The Reverend Canon David Baldwin
01308 862150

Our website

What's on

Easter Messy Church

Occuring
for 1 hour
Venue
Beaminster: St Mary of the Annunciation
Address
Church Street Beaminster Dorset, DT8 3BA, United Kingdom

Come along on Good Friday 29th March 2024 10-11am at St Mary’s Church, Beaminster.
Activities, crafts, songs, games, bible story and, prayers.
Drink and snack provided.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Our Benefice / Beaminster Team Ministry

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding across the Beaminster Area Team. To read our full safeguarding policy and find safeguarding contacts visit the page in the left hand menu, or via the link below.

Read more