Historic churches · South East England
St Andrew's Church, Sonning
In or near Sonning.
St Andrew's Church, Sonning — church in Sonning, Wokingham, Berkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Twyford · 3.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Andrew's Church in Sonning, the nearest railway station is Twyford, located 3.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is RG4 6UT, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Andrew's Church, Sonning is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Sonning, Wokingham, Berkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.4741°, -0.9131°.
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Heritage listing
St Andrew's Church is Church of England parish church in a central position in the village of Sonning, close to the River Thames, in the English county of Berkshire. It is notable for its fine array of church monuments and for being the successor of an Anglo-Saxon Cathedral.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Andrew's Church in Sonning is a historic church that dates back to the seventh century, serving as a focal point for worship and community gatherings. Visitors are welcome to explore the church, pray, reflect, or enjoy the serene atmosphere.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Andrew's Church is Church of England parish church in a central position in the village of Sonning, close to the River Thames, in the English county of Berkshire. It is notable for its fine array of church monuments and for being the successor of an Anglo-Saxon Cathedral.
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Background
History
(1799) with the tower of St Andrew's Church, Sonning, in the background.]] Sonning was the location of an early Saxon minster. In 909 AD, this became one of the two cathedrals of the See of Ramsbury and Sonning. Some Saxon stonework can still be seen in the church today. The north aisle dates from the 13th century and the south aisle dates from the early 14th century. However, the church as it can be seen today is largely Victorian, with major restoration by Henry Woodyer in 1852–3 and 1876. Of note is the ornate 17th-century monument to Sir Thomas Rich, now hidden in the base of the tower. In 1853, it was called "the vilest paganism imaginable". There is also a fine series of memorial…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4741, -0.9131
- District
- Wokingham
- Parish
- Sonning
- Postcode
- RG4 6UT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Earley and Woodley
- Nearest railway station
- Twyford — 3.5 km
- Official site
- www.sonningparish.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592365 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Andrew's Church, Sonning (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Andrew's, Sonning - geograph.org.uk - 268142.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Andrew's Church, Sonning?
- St Andrew's Church, Sonning is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG4 6UT), in the parish of Sonning.
- What is St Andrew's Church, Sonning?
- St Andrew's Church, Sonning — church in Sonning, Wokingham, Berkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Andrew's Church, Sonning?
- The nearest railway station is Twyford, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG4 6UT.
- Is St Andrew's Church, Sonning a listed building?
- St Andrew's Church, Sonning is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Andrew's Church, Sonning a protected site?
- Yes — St Andrew's Church, Sonning is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Andrew's Church, Sonning free to visit?
- Yes, St Andrew's Church, Sonning is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Andrew's Church, Sonning?
- The nearest railway station is Twyford, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG4 6UT.