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- Upper Eldon, Hampshire (Church of St John the Baptist)
Built in the 12th-century, this tiny, elegant church stands barn-like in the attractive grounds of 15th-century Eldon House.
Its unassuming and simple exterior belies its history of near ruin and repair over the centuries. It was substantially restored in 1729 to save it from collapse, and then again in the 1860s and in 1975. In the 19th-century, it was used as a cowshed!
There are traces of nine consecration crosses from its original construction, each stone bearing a circle enclosing five holes which held long vanished metal crosses.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
4 miles south of Stockbridge, off A3057; in private garden, access to church only
Nearest railway station: Dunbridge (3.1 miles)
SU 365 278
01/05/12
Following on from the success of our Discover Wallpaintings project last year we are delighted to announce the launch of…
St Mary's Church, Ashley, Hampshire
Echoes of a long ago fortified past
All Saints' Church, Little Somborne, Hampshire
A church mentioned in the Domesday Book
Mottisfont Abbey Gardens
National Trust property
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Hampshire, Sussex & Surrey County Guide (PDF, 4.9mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Hampshire, Sussex & Surrey. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
St Mary's Church, Ashley, Hampshire Echoes of a long ago fortified past Ashley, Kings Somborne, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6RJ
See church page
All Saints' Church, Little Somborne, Hampshire A church mentioned in the Domesday Book Somborne Park Road, Little Somborne, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6QT
See church page
Borbach Chantry, West Dean, Wiltshire Memorial secrets in a secluded chapel Off Rectory Hill, West Dean, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 1JJ
See church page
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Hampshire churches are in CCT’s West region.
Visit Hampshire tourism website
Hampshire & the Islands Historic Churches Trust
Hampshire Genealogical Society
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
There is good access for visitors with disabilities.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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