About Us
History
The first church on this site was built in 963, making it one of the oldest churches in England. The history of the present building begins in the 13th century with the erection of the nave and chancel. Notice the angle of the nave. Together they represent the figure of Christ on the Cross.
The tower dates from the 15th century. There were two bells. One remains; the other was recast in 1606. Two more were added in 1616. Today there are a total of four bells in the church tower, although they are not currently in use for bellringing. The masonry caps that protect the ends of the massive timber beams that protrude outside the tower are most unusual - and have been described as 'excrescences'.
The church was restored in the 1950s. The organ was added in 1977 in celebration of the Queen's Jubilee.
There is a sheet providing more details of our history and details of the graveyard inside the church for visitors. The church is always open for visitors.
There is a Memorial Book in the church that you are welcome to look through, and please let us know any updates that are needed. There are also two framed displays showing the large number of local people who fought during each World War. The names shown in a different colour died during their service.
We also have a Cemetery, and War Memorial, in Hilcott at https://w3w.co/chucked.gathering.bleak behind small gates on the northern side of the road from North Newnton through Hilcott towards Woodborough and Bottlesford, just after a pond on the left, but before a bus stop on the right. There is a display showing all known graves just inside the gates. We hold a short Act of Remembrance in the Cemetery at 3pm on Remembrance Sunday; to which all are welcome.
Welcome
We are a friendly, active, welcoming church, rooted in and serving our wider community. Please come and visit us any time to enjoy this peaceful and tranquil place, nestled by the chalk stream River Avon, and weirs near the local trout farm.
Please help yourself to hot and cold drinks any time you are passing or visiting. We keep the church open 24/7 for walkers, runners, cyclists, visits to the graveyard, sightseeing, or study of architecture - we have some very rare features on the church tower where the stonework protects the belfry beams which protrude outside the tower walls. There is an accessible toilet and baby change station in the churchyard, on the North wall of the Tower. Key code 982 [sign on table with refreshments near to the Organ]
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Find us - w3w.co/chucked.gathering.bleak [Hilcott Cemetery]
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