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- Itchen Stoke, Hampshire (St Mary's Church)
St Mary's was built in 1866, by Henry Conybeare for his brother who was the Rector of the church, and felt the previous church was cold and damp.
He himself bore most of the cost, with the parishioners contributing £50 towards the cost of the windows, as a mark of their regard for him.
This dazzling and colourful Victorian jewel of a church overwhelms the senses -it is a truly exhilarating building, tall and imposing, especially as you approach it up a steep path from the road.
Its design is clearly inspired by the soaring elegance of the 13th-century Sainte Chapelle in Paris, chapel of French kings.
The church is a dazzling kaleidoscopic wonderland of pattern and colour...
Try to visit on a sunny day, when the church is bathed in gloriously coloured light - an unforgettable sight.
Two memorial brasses remain from the previous medieval church.
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.
6 miles east of Winchester, on B3047; 1.5 miles from Alresford
Nearest railway station: Winchester (5.3 miles). Bus route number 64.
SU 559 323
01/05/12
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St Mary the Virgin Old Church, Preston Candover, Hampshire
Only a chancel remaining
Holy Trinity Church, Privett, Hampshire
A Victorian jewel set in beautiful countryside. A church from…
Bishop's Waltham Palace
The ruins of a medieval palace (together with later additions) used by the Bishops and senior clergy of Winchester as they travelled through their diocese.
Jane Austen's House
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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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Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out 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 the Virgin Old Church, Preston Candover, Hampshire
Only a chancel remaining
Preston Candover, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 2EN
See church page
Holy Trinity Church, Privett, Hampshire
A Victorian jewel set in beautiful countryside. A church from our finest shortlist.
Merepond Lane, Privett, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3PE
See church page
Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Colemore, Hampshire
A church with a stormy history
Colemore, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3RX
See church page
Bishop's Waltham Palace The ruins of a medieval palace (together with later additions) used by the Bishops and senior clergy of Winchester as they travelled through their diocese. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/bishops-waltham-palace
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).
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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 a steep path that has a handrail. Wheelchair access is possible via the vestry by arrangement.
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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A unique church to visit, the architecture is stunning in such a remote place. The labyrinth has so much meaning when the altar is situated in the centre.
An amazing gem of a church. The amount of light from the stunning stained glass windows makes it feel so alive. I've described it as having the feel of a mini cathedral.
August 7th 2012 I interred my sister with her husband George Plucknett, formerly of West House Itchen Stoke. ,together with my husband Martin Wheway. I am so happy that they are now at rest in a peaceful corner of an English country churchard
. We have all loved this spot for many years and I delight still in visiting the service twice a year.-
Such a delightful church and when you enter this lovely church you are greeted with beautiful light from the stained glass windows. It is lovely welcoming church and so peaceful. Lovely.