All Saints' Church

Newchurch, United Kingdom

All Saints' Church in Newchurch, Isle of Wight, dates from the 13th century. The simple layout of the church consists of a nave, a chancel, northern and southern aisles, and a tower. It was built on the site of an older structure which was donated by William FitzOsbern to the Lyre Abbey. Subsequently, the church came under the control of the Beaulieu Abbey. When this religious authority was dissolved, the control of the church was entrusted by Henry VIII to the Bishop of Bristol (now Gloucester and Bristol).

The church of All Saints' has a cruciform structure with a south porch. The exterior features a red-tiled roof, walls of rough sandstone, a weatherboarded tower, a south porch, and a short spire. The nave's roof and the exterior of the north aisle appear barn-like.

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Religious sites in United Kingdom

Address

The Shute 3, Newchurch, United Kingdom

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in United Kingdom

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User Reviews

Allie Kerr (4 years ago)
Beautiful at snowdrops time

Robert Lovgren (5 years ago)
Very old and nice church

Jane Page (6 years ago)
Flower festival this Fri Sat and Sun. Preparations were underway. The church is looking beautiful.

Stuart Turrell (Stuart) (7 years ago)

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