Church of St Candida and Holy Cross, Whitchurch Canonicorum
Church of St Candida and Holy Cross, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Medieval parish church in Whitchurch Canonicorum, England.
The Church of St Candida and Holy Cross features a 15th-century west tower, Norman doorway, and intricate stone carvings throughout its structure.
The church's origins trace back to 881 when Alfred the Great established the first religious building on this site, later rebuilt by Benedictine monks in 1150.
The church maintains an active role in the community while housing historical elements including a Jacobean pulpit and a Norman chalice-shaped font.
The church provides regular worship services and welcomes visitors interested in exploring its architectural features and historical artifacts.
The building contains one of only two surviving medieval shrines in England, featuring the relics of St Wite in a Purbeck marble stone coffin.
Location: Whitchurch Canonicorum
Inception: 12 century
Architectural style: English Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.75543,-2.85648
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:06
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