Milborne Port

Church of St John the Evangelist – Milborne Port, Somerset, UK. ID 824_5874

It is impossible to drive passed a sign for an 11th century church.  So a few days ago (when the sun was out) I stopped to have a nose around.

Church of St John the Evangelist – Milborne Port, Somerset, UK. ID 824_5889

Church of St John the Evangelist

Milbourne Port is just inside Somerset near the Dorset border.

Evening Light – Milborne Port, Somerset, UK. ID 808_1404

This view of the village in the middle of rolling countryside is from a view point on one of my running routes.  I regularly cycle through its tiny neighbour of Milborne Wick.  So a this beautiful winter day it was time to checkout the bigger village.

The highlight of the village is the church which has been around since around 950.

Church of St John the Evangelist – Milborne Port, Somerset, UK. ID 824_5886

The churchyard is very well maintained.  Strangely, I discovered the shadow of a man in a hat in the middle of the churchyard.

Church of St John the Evangelist – Milborne Port, Somerset, UK. ID 824_5876

And Finally…

The lamps in the churchyard are quite something.

Church of St John the Evangelist – Milborne Port, Somerset, UK. ID 824_5883