Historic churches · South East England
St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch
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St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch — church in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin · 3.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St. Boniface Church in Bonchurch, the nearest railway station is Shanklin, which is 3.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PO38 1RJ, and entry to the church is free.
About
St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.6000°, -1.1869°.
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Heritage listing
St Boniface Church, Bonchurch is a parish church in the Church of England located in Bonchurch, Isle of Wight.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ventnor Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Boniface Church, Bonchurch is a parish church in the Church of England located in Bonchurch, Isle of Wight.
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Background
History
The church dates from 1847 and 1848 by the architect Ferrey. It was built to replace Old St Boniface Church, Bonchurch, to accommodate growing population. The church is cruciform in shape with a south porch and two north vestries and an organ chamber. The bell turret contains a single bell which weighs 4cwt and is tuned to the key of Eb. Much of the funds for building the Church were paid for by Captain Swinburne, father of Algernon Swinburne, the poet. The highly formidable Tractarian family, the Sewells, were deeply involved in the formation of this Church. On the screen dividing the Rector's Stall from the nave is a memorial to Lord Admiral Earl Jellicoe of the Battle of Jutland, who…
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- Coordinates
- 50.6000, -1.1869
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Ventnor
- Postcode
- PO38 1RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin — 3.8 km
- Official site
- www.ventnorcofe.btik.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7587328 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Boniface Church, Bonchurch (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Boniface Church, Bonchurch, Isle of Wight, UK.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch?
- St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 1RJ), in the parish of Ventnor.
- What is St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch?
- St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch — church in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
- How do I get to St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO38 1RJ.
- Is St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch a listed building?
- St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch a protected site?
- Yes — St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch is part of the Ventnor Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch free to visit?
- Yes, St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch is free to enter.
- How do I get to St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 1RJ.