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Fonthill Bishop Church

The Anglican church of All Saints was mentioned in 1242 and has evidence of work in the 14th and 15th centuries. Thorough restoration in 1871 and 1879 was directed by T.H. Wyatt, the Anglo-Irish architect. The interior of the church has a 12th-century stone font and two 17th-century box pews with doors. The building was designated as Grade I listed in 1966, when it was united with the parish of Berwick St Leonard.

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53 comments

Jaap van 't Veen said:

What a beautiful old church.
Interesting series and note Rosa.
2 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thank you very much Jaap.
Happy Wednesday.
2 years ago ( translate )

Pam J said:

SUCH HISTORY
2 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Pam J:

Thank you Pam. I didn't have time to go inside, but I will next time I visit.
2 years ago

Annaig56 said:

bien joli édifice ,, j'adore ces endroits remplis de sérénité, et les vieilles pierres,
2 years ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Annaig56:

Thank you very much. I like the serenity too :)
2 years ago

micritter said:

Thank you for showing us all those beautiful old buildings.
2 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to micritter:

My pleasure micritter. Thank you for your interest.
2 years ago

Erika Akire said:

...very impressive, also the story, Rosalyn...
2 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Erika Akire:

Thank you very much Erika.
2 years ago

Rainer Blankermann said:

A beautiful old church. I like the image and the text, Rosa!
2 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Rainer Blankermann:

Thank you very much Rainer.
2 years ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

most beautiful ancient church!
2 years ago ( translate )

Keith Burton said:

I agree with the other comments...............the church is really beautiful and seems to be in amazing condition given it's age and history. The grounds are very well kept too.

I especially like the lichen-covered roof tiles and the lovely arched windows.

I like the images in the PiPs too. I'm guessing the house next to the church is the Vicarage?

In the second PiP, I'm intrigued by what seems to be a door high up under the eaves, which seems odd.

A smashing series Rosa!
2 years ago

Roger Dodger said:

Very nice old church in a good series Rosa.
2 years ago