Historic churches · South East England
St Mary's Church, Twyford
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St Mary's Church, Twyford — a church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shawford · 0.9 km
- Free entry
About
St Mary's Church, Twyford is a church in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
St Mary's Church in Twyford is a historic place of worship with roots dating back nearly 1,000 years. The church features a Victorian design by Alfred Waterhouse and offers regular services, community programs, and a peaceful churchyard.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Mary's Church is located in Twyford, South-East England. This church is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the local heritage.
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Background
History
The village's first Saxon church is mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086. A Norman church replaced it in the 12th century – this was extensively rebuilt in 1402. In Thomas Moule's English Counties (1837 edition), the church is referred to as "a vicarage, value £12 12s. 8d., in the patronage of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. In the chancel is a mural monument, with a bust, by Joseph Nollekens, in memory of Dr. Jonathan Shipley, Bishop of St. Asaph, who died in the year 1788." A square-headed perpendicular window was added to the church around 1520 and a barrel organ in 1838, replaced by a J. Walker pipe organ in 1867. Population expansion led to the construction of a replacement church to…
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- Coordinates
- 51.0231, -1.3150
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Twyford
- Postcode
- SO21 1NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Nearest railway station
- Shawford — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.sdgateway.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Twyford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church, Twyford?
- St Mary's Church, Twyford is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO21 1NS), in the parish of Twyford.
- What is St Mary's Church, Twyford?
- St Mary's Church, Twyford — a church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Twyford?
- The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO21 1NS.
- Is St Mary's Church, Twyford a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary's Church, Twyford is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St Mary's Church, Twyford free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church, Twyford is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Twyford?
- The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO21 1NS.