St John the Baptist Church, Inglesham

The church contains multiple layers of wall paintings spanning the thirteenth to nineteenth centuries, with some areas displaying seven distinct paint layers.

King John granted the church to Cistercian monks of Beaulieu Abbey in 1205, followed by a papal appropriation from Pope Gregory IX in 1231.

Victorian designer William Morris directed the restoration efforts in 1888, preserving medieval features and preventing modifications that would alter the building's character.

The church stands near the Thames Path and remains accessible daily, though visitors should note the absence of modern facilities like water or restrooms.

The interior features an Anglo-Saxon stone carving of Madonna and Child on the south wall, alongside original box pews and a pulpit from the 1600s.

Location: Inglesham

Inception: 13 century

Architectural style: Anglo-Saxon architecture

Website: https://visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-john-inglesham.html

GPS coordinates: 51.68427,-1.70441

Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:11