Religious Sites
The parish Church of St. Mary dates from the 12th century, but was largely rebuilt in the 19th century. It has been designated as a Grade II* listed building. The church contains a panel painting discovered in a local cottage which has been carbon dated to around 1280 which is believed to be linked to the period when the Knights Templar held the village.
In Templecombe stands the United Reformed Church (next door to The Templars Retreat, formerly The Royal Wessex, Public House) This building has been on the site for over 150 years and was originally a congregational church.
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