Historic churches · South East England
All Saints' Church, Godshill
In or near Godshill.
All Saints' Church, Godshill — church in Isle of Wight, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin · 5.3 km
- Paid entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
All Saints' Church in Godshill is located at postcode PO38 3HH and is approximately 5.3 km from the nearest railway station, Shanklin. Entry to the church is free.
About
All Saints' Church, Godshill is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1350. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Isle of Wight, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.6336°, -1.2556°.
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Heritage listing
All Saints' Church, Godshill is a parish church in the Church of England located in Godshill, Isle of Wight.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
All Saints' Church in Godshill is a historic church known for its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere. Visitors can explore the church's interior and enjoy the surrounding gardens, which feature a model village and various scenic paths.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
All Saints' Church, Godshill is a parish church in the Church of England located in Godshill, Isle of Wight.
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Background
History
According to legend, the original foundations for the church were laid in a flat, easily accessible site; each morning they were found transferred to the hill where the church exists today. Eventually the builders gave up building it in the planned flat location and built it on the hill. The church is medieval. It is noted for its medieval wall painting of a Lily crucifix, one of only two in Europe. The Lily painting was whitewashed out to save it from destruction during the Reformation. It remained hidden until the 19th century, when it was rediscovered. Godshill, dedicated to All Saints, "a spacious cruciform edifice, with a singular bell-turret on the south gable," consists of a chancel,…
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- Coordinates
- 50.6336, -1.2556
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Godshill
- Postcode
- PO38 3HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Phone
- +44 1983 840270
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin — 5.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; 10am–5pm from 20 Jul to 30 Aug
- Official site
- www.modelvillagegodshill.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4729318 (CC0)
- wikipedia: All Saints' Church, Godshill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: All Saints' Church, Godshill 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is All Saints' Church, Godshill?
- All Saints' Church, Godshill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 3HH), in the parish of Godshill.
- What is All Saints' Church, Godshill?
- All Saints' Church, Godshill — church in Isle of Wight, England, UK.
- How do I get to All Saints' Church, Godshill?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO38 3HH.
- When was All Saints' Church, Godshill built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- Is All Saints' Church, Godshill a listed building?
- All Saints' Church, Godshill is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is All Saints' Church, Godshill a protected site?
- Yes — All Saints' Church, Godshill is part of the Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is All Saints' Church, Godshill free to visit?
- Yes, All Saints' Church, Godshill is free to enter.
- How do I get to All Saints' Church, Godshill?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 3HH.