Historic churches · South East England
Old Church of St Mary the Virgin, Preston Candover
In or near Chilton Candover.
Old Church of St Mary the Virgin, Preston Candover — church in Preston Candover, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Micheldever · 8.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Old Church of St Mary the Virgin is located in Preston Candover, Hampshire, with the postcode RG25 2EN. The nearest railway station is Micheldever, which is 8.7 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Old Church of St Mary the Virgin, Preston Candover is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Preston Candover, UK". Coordinates: 51.1687°, -1.1380°.
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Heritage listing
The Old Church of St Mary the Virgin is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Preston Candover, Hampshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. Only the chancel of the church has survived. It is situated towards the south of the village, on the northwest side of the B3046 road.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Old Church of St Mary the Virgin is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Preston Candover, Hampshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. Only the chancel of the church has survived. It is situated towards the south of the village, on the northwest side of the B3046 road.
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Background
History
The church was founded in about 1190. At this time it is thought that it consisted of a long single cell with transepts, and a western weatherboarded bellcote with a pyramidal roof. A restoration was carried out in 1796. In 1831 the church was enlarged, providing 48 additional sittings. By 1885 the fabric of the church had deteriorated so much that, except for the chancel, it was demolished. At this time 60% of the pews were private. A new church with the same dedication was built nearer the centre of the village. The church's font and altar were transferred to the new church. The building is open daily.
Architecture
The floor contains some medieval tiles, and inscribed slabs and brasses dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. On the north and south walls are four marble memorials dating between 1729 and 1798. On the west wall is a framed painting recording the 1831 expansion of the church and two boards bearing the Ten Commandments. On the east wall are wall paintings that probably date from the 18th century. Also in the church is a small piscina, and altar rails dating from the 17th century.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1687, -1.1380
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Preston Candover
- Postcode
- RG25 2EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Hampshire
- Established
- 1190
- Nearest railway station
- Micheldever — 8.7 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7083670 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Old Church of St Mary the Virgin, Preston Candover (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Old Chancel of St. Mary the Virgin (from north) - geograph.org.uk - 377290.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Church of St Mary the Virgin, Preston Candover?
- Old Church of St Mary the Virgin, Preston Candover is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG25 2EN), in the parish of Preston Candover.
- What is Old Church of St Mary the Virgin, Preston Candover?
- Old Church of St Mary the Virgin, Preston Candover — church in Preston Candover, UK.
- How do I get to Old Church of St Mary the Virgin, Preston Candover?
- The nearest railway station is Micheldever, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG25 2EN.
- When was Old Church of St Mary the Virgin, Preston Candover built?
- Built or established in 1190.
- Is Old Church of St Mary the Virgin, Preston Candover a listed building?
- Old Church of St Mary the Virgin, Preston Candover is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Old Church of St Mary the Virgin, Preston Candover free to visit?
- Yes, Old Church of St Mary the Virgin, Preston Candover is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Church of St Mary the Virgin, Preston Candover?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode RG25 2EN. It sits within the East Hampshire parliamentary constituency.