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| | Purbeck Saxon Churches (Site not responding. Last check: ) |
 | | Although there is currently little visible evidence of the Saxon origin of Studland, as the church we now see is almost exclusively Norman in most of it's salient architectural features, I prefer to take Hardy's view, since he was present when fairly extensive excavation and some demolition, during this restoration was carried out. |
 | | General view of south face of St Nicholas, Studland, showing the rough nature of the original stonework to the left, contrasting with the regular ashlar found in the buttressing of the tower. |
 | | From Studland, we moved on to Swanage, and a round trip to Corfe on the Swanage Steam Railway, which trip will eventually be recorded on my steam pages. |
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