All photographs on this page © Lynda Small, February 2003.

The parish church of St Mary's dates from 1460/80, the tower was built in 1695

The south porch was added in 1820 and the whole church was restored in 1862.

A view of the chancel which was rebuilt in 1862. The chancel arch is late 15thC.  The ancient stone pulpit can be seen on the left and also dates from the late 15thC.

A view down the nave to the west tower end. Flooring and seating date from the 1862. The pews have unique carved candle holders and were made by Thomas Champion. There are 6 bells.

The font is Victorian and was given to the church by the Duchess of Somerset in 1858.

The north aisle and the vestry were added to the church sometime between 1724 and 1734.

"This emblem of mortality was erected by Robt Coker of Mappowder Esq. to ye memory of Joane his deare wife (being the 5th daugh of John Browne of this p'ish Esq.) and of William their infant son. She departed this life 29th. 8th and was inter'd the 15th. 9th. 1653. "

A leaning headstone to William DUNFORD who died in 1887 and his wife Lydia, also their daughter Martha Jane STEEL

A memorial to William JOHNSON, yeoman of this parish, died at Southover.

A chest tomb with a skull on the side, tomb possibly the KELLAWAY family?

The village lies along one side of the A356 Dorchester to Crewkerne road, on the other side of the road lay the level flood meadows of the Frome.

An old postcard of Frampton circa 1930's

We hope you enjoyed these photographs, further contributions are always welcome, whether village views, landscapes, monumental stones or old photos of previous residents of the parish.