St. Mary, Mosterton, Dorset
Description
The original parish church was situated at Chapel Court, about a quarter of a mile from the village, and about 50 yards to the west of the high road leading to Crewkerne: it dated from the close of the 15th century, but was taken down about 1832. The old churchyard still exists at Chapel Court. The present church of St. Mary, erected c. 1832, is a modern building of stone, consisting of chancel, nave, north porch and a western tower containing one bell: the church will seat 359 persons.
Church Records
The parish register dates from the year 1653. The original register books are now deposited with the Dorset Archives Service, but have been digitised by Ancestry.co.uk and made available on their site (subscription required).
The Phillimore transcript of Marriages at South Perrott and Mosterton, 1539-1812 is online.