These photos were taken back in 2011 and I had forgotten I had visited the church until I looked at the map for churches I needed to visit around that area. I realised I visited an Abbey and church just along the road so a quick look though my archive showed I had.
The first church there was built in 1291 and restored in 1869 and there is a nice history written about it on St Peters church website
The church is part of the Benefice of Aldermaston & Woolhampton which comprises of six churches Aldermaston, Beenham, Brimpton, Midgham, Wasing and Woolhampton, so far I have visited one other which means four more to visit that are not on my list.
The entrance to the churchyard, well tow one an odd looking type that I have not seen before
Getting nearer you get a good view of the church and porch
In the churchyard you can see the village war memorial
The churchyard does go back quiet a way
Above an entrance to what looks like a transept
Far end of the churchyard is a kissing gate entrance. Nearby is a family vault
inside is the grave of Captain R.D.M.Gurowski
The grave of WO
G Humphries is in the churchyard
The Norths side of the church looks very busy with a chapel and vestry
The front of the church at the West end you can see this family vault
I will leave you with this view of the Spire
till the next time I wish yo a peaceful weekend
till the next time I wish yo a peaceful weekend
I love the war memorial and poppies. Do you ever walk around and explore the graves to see how old are they?
ReplyDeleteThat is a church with plenty of extensions, it still looks rather nice though. What a mighty slab of granite and a very unusual choice of design on the family vault!
ReplyDeleteI had a read of the church history - very interesting. I particularly like the fact that they have such a complete list of rectors through the centuries.
Very interesting. Thank you for the link about the history of the church. Wishing you a peaceful day and week.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent.
ReplyDelete...Bill, yet another of your beautiful churches, lovely.
ReplyDeleteAs usual, an interesting church story.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, Bill.
Greetings.
Lucja
The church looks distinctive and has lots of character. Quite a beauty!
ReplyDeleteGreat rock walls! Thanks for taking us along.
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