St Michael & All Angels

A gorgeous 12th century pilgrim church en route to Southampton and a quiet place on edge of modern Andover, the church has links to Jane Austen and Archbishop Alphege, as well as Ethelred the Unready.

Knights Enham, Hampshire

Opening times

Usually open from about 8am until 4pm daily.

Address

Enham Lane
Knights Enham
Hampshire
SP10 4DS

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51.2234838, -1.4968667

This small church (seats 65) is built on the supposed site of the Council of Enham in 1008.

It was used by pilgrims en route to the port and it had provision for making them safe overnight.

It has a screen from pre-Reformation days and has retained its mediaeval simplicity. Its hatchment and memorials link the Dewar family to sugar plantations across the Atlantic.

The church also has wall painted texts from Tudor times and all the stained glass windows in the church are angel windows.

The church is part of the Small Pilgrim Places Network.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Social heritage stories

  • National heritage here

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Famous connections

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

Contact information

Church website

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