Canford Magna

About our Parish

Welcome to the Royal and Ancient Chapel of Canford Magna which was knocked down by King Canute (possibly), cursed by King John (probably), and used for worship by Cardinal Beaufort, (son of John O'Gaunt), Margaret Beaufort, (the Matriarch of the Tudors), her son Henry VII, her grandson Henry VIM, Edward IV & Edward VI (most likely). Our hotch-potch of a church is the oldest building in the borough of Poole and today is used as a thriving Parish Church and the Chapel of Canford School. We love it. Wander round, see what you can find, and enjoy it for yourselves.

Population: 15000

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For Genealogical Enquiries the local Diocesan Record Office is:

Poole

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For Parish enquiries please contact:

Canford Magna Parish Office
2 Chichester Walk
Merley
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 3EF
Telephone 01202 887733

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Churches in our Parish or Benefice

Canford Magna Parish Church

Canford Magna: The Lantern

St.Barnabas,