For such a small parish - the 2011 census estimated 166 residents in the village of Kingston - the Church of St James's on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, is a substantial size for its purpose. Because of its proportions it is also known locally by the title of this post.
Built on the site of a chapel of ease that had existed since the 12th century, work began on the current building in 1874, and took six years to complete.
*Purbecks is a misnomer, much to the annoyance of the local inhabitants.
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