Historic churches · South East England
St Mary's Church, Ashley
In or near Stockbridge.
St Mary's Church, Ashley — church in Ashley, Test Valley, Hampshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mottisfont & Dunbridge · 8.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary's Church in Ashley, the nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge, which is approximately 8.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SO20 6RJ, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary's Church, Ashley 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 Ashley, Test Valley, Hampshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.0762°, -1.4519°.
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Heritage listing
St. Mary's Church is a historic Anglican church in the hamlet of Ashley, 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. The church stands adjacent to the site of the former Gains Castle, some 4 miles (6 km) southeast of Stockbridge.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary's Church in Ashley is a historic church that offers visitors a glimpse into its architectural and cultural significance. It serves as a place of worship and community gathering.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St. Mary's Church is a historic Anglican church in the hamlet of Ashley, 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. The church stands adjacent to the site of the former Gains Castle, some 4 miles (6 km) southeast of Stockbridge.
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Background
History
The church dates from the early part of the 12th century, and the chancel was extended later in the century. The windows date from the 15th and 16th centuries, and the porch was added in 1701. Restorations were carried out on 1858 and in 1895.
Architecture
Inside the church many of the windows are splayed. In the splay of a window on the south of the chancel is a 13th-century painting of a human figure. There are two monuments dating from the 18th century. On each side of the chancel arch is a round-headed squint. To the east of the door is a damaged piscina, and to its west is a 16th-century alms box that has been carved from a tree trunk. The font is Norman. It is made in Purbeck marble, and consists of a square bowl supported by a moulded stem on a square base. The other fittings date from the 19th century.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0762, -1.4519
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Test Valley
- Parish
- Ashley
- Postcode
- SO20 6RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Romsey and Southampton North
- Nearest railway station
- Mottisfont & Dunbridge — 8.1 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594268 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Ashley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary, Ashley.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church, Ashley?
- St Mary's Church, Ashley is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO20 6RJ), in the parish of Ashley.
- What is St Mary's Church, Ashley?
- St Mary's Church, Ashley — church in Ashley, Test Valley, Hampshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Ashley?
- The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO20 6RJ.
- Is St Mary's Church, Ashley a listed building?
- St Mary's Church, Ashley is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church, Ashley a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary's Church, Ashley is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St Mary's Church, Ashley free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church, Ashley is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Ashley?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SO20 6RJ. It sits within the Romsey and Southampton North parliamentary constituency.