St Leonard's Church, Berwick, Wiltshire
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Poignant monuments to lost children
The low tower and pretty porch of this tiny church are seen through trees from the road. Of twelfth-century origin, an 1859 restoration by the owner of the local Fonthill estate saved it from complete decay.
The font and a sculptured relief of the Lamb of God over the south doorway are Norman survivals. A handsome 1647 monument depicts George Howe and his wife caressing a skull, and another poignant monument is to the six children of George Howe, the oldest of whom was three years of age.
Click here for a free online audio guide to the church.
St Leonard's church features in our Wiltshire Medieval Grafitti Tour on Google Earth
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Access information
Through Fonthill Estate along a tarmac drive to the edge of the churchyard. The slight slope up through grass churchyard with level entrance to the south porch. There is a single step up to the nave.
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Facilities & Hire
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a small number have heating, running water or toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor.
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Directions
13 miles west of Salisbury and 1 mile east of Hindon on B3089
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Transport
Nearest railway station: Tisbury (2.8 miles)
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History & Further Information
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church 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.
Click here for a free online audio guide to the church.
St Leonard's church features in our Wiltshire Medieval Grafitti Tour on Google Earth
Wiltshire County Guide
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Wiltshire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
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Community information
Berwick St Leonard Church Plan May 2023.pdf
Click here to download a copy of the Church Plan which sets out the shared vision for the future of the church. This is a working document that will be updated on a regular basis. If you have any feedback or if you want to contact us about the church plan please drop us a line. When you write, please do give the name of the church, thank you!
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