p.mathias The Grade II* listed Anglican church at Odstock is dedicated to St Mary. Originating in the 12th century, it was partially re-built by James Fowler of Louth in 1870. The previous year, Fowler added to the 1816 Odstock Rectory. Today the parish is part of the Chalke Valley Churches group.
 
At the church is the grave of Joshua Scamp who, to protect his daughter, took the blame for his son-in-law’s theft of a horse, and was hanged. Legend has it that after Joshua’s death a Gypsy curse was put on the Church.

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