Oare church

Introduction

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Oare church

Image: © Graham Horn Taken: 19 Jul 2010

The tower at the east end. This is the church where Carver shoots Lorna Doone at the altar, in the RD Blackmore book of the same name. RD Blackmore's grandfather was rector here, hence the author knew the church well.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.212124
Longitude
-3.716225