Breamore St Mary church Wessex Archaeology

St Mary

Breamore is one of the most famous and important Saxon churches in England, notable for its many Saxon details, but especially for the Saxon inscription carved into the arch of the south porticus.

Breamore, Hampshire

Opening times

Open daily 9am to 3.30pm.

Address

Breamore
Hampshire
SP6 2DF

Translated, the inscription reads: 'Here the Covenant becomes manifest'.

Other important Saxon details include a rood with later wall paintings, and exterior masonry with typical Saxon long and short work and pilaster strips reusing Roman materials. The church is in a peaceful setting.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Glorious furnishings

  • National heritage here

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Church of England

  • Partnership Grant, £5,000, 2018

  • Our Partnership Grants funded a range of repair projects, recommended by County Church Trusts, to help keep churches open.

Contact information

Other nearby churches

St Laurence

Downton, Wiltshire

A large Grade I cruciform church on a hillside above the village.

St Andrew

Rockbourne , Hampshire

The church, which has some Saxon features, has been at the heart of the community for over 900 years.

St George

Damerham, Hampshire

A parish church built over 1000 years.