St Mary's Church, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire

Details

Accessibility

"Level entrance on gravel path from road through churchyard (not CCT). Limited parking in adjacent lay by for 10 cars. West door 105 cms wide, nave aisle 140 cms wide. Two transepts with central aisle 104 cms wide. North transept leads to NW door 75 cms wide. Box and open wooden pews with seating capacity of 100 (including transepts). South and North galleries have seating for 30 each. West gallery kept locked and not used. Total seating capacity 160. 2 steps to altar. Ceiling ht 7.1 m. Gallery rails in N and S galleries 94 cms. West gallery only 72 cms."

Brief description

https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/static/uploaded/d4e6669c-717c-45bb-a2598feb27eb000d.pdf

"Spend some time in St Mary's and you will be richly rewarded. Originally built by nuns, the church now consists of a thirteenth-century nave and chancel, while the transepts and flint tower are nineteenth-century additions.

Highlights include the remains of thirteenth-century wall paintings, including one of St Christopher. Also search out the graves of two commanders of the British Army - General Henry 'Hangman'; Hawley, who defeated Bonny Prince Charlie at Culloden, and Field Marshal Lord Alanbrooke, Churchill's closest military advisor during the Second World War."

Address

Church Lane, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 8EE

Email

Phone

Website

https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-mary-hartley-wintney.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Mary%27s_Church,_Hartley_Wintney

Directions

"8 miles east of Basingstoke, off A30; follow the minor road on the south side of Hartley Wintney and the A30 past the parish church, and continue for about 1.5 miles."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

2021: "From April to the end of September visitors are welcome to the church between 2.30pm & 4.30pm, each Sunday afternoon and Bank Holiday Mondays."

Transport

Nearest railway station: Winchfield (0.8 miles)

Amenities

"Due to the historic nature of our buildings only a small number have heating, running water or toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor."