HampshireNETHERWALLOPStAndrew(anguskirkCC-BY-NC-ND2.0)1 Anguskirk

St Andrew

An Anglo-Saxon church, with 1,000 years of history, home to the oldest in situ medieval wall paintings in the country.

Nether Wallop, Hampshire

Opening times

Daylight hours, seven days a week.

Address

Church Road
Nether Wallop
Hampshire
SO20 8ET

View map

51.1268323, -1.5685685

How to get here

Head towards the centre of the village past the sign to the Trout. Turn into the square and take the road signposted to the church. There is free parking outside the church.

The church nestles into the hill above the chalk stream valley to the east of the village.

A site of Christian worship for over a 1,000 years, it comprises of a nave and a crossing with north, east, and south arms. It has extraordinary medieval wall paintings which are the oldest in situ in the country and are of international significance. During the reformation these unique and remarkable works were hidden and were only rediscovered in the 1930s. Today visitors can see depictions of St George fighting the dragon, an allegory of good overcoming evil; the Sabbath Breakers, a vivid morality painting and caricature directed at the people as a warning against Sunday work; and the most treasured of all, the Anglo-Saxon Nether Wallop angel dating from 1022.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Magnificent memorials

  • National heritage here

  • Social heritage stories

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Wildlife haven

  • Car park at church

  • Church shop or souvenirs

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Morning prayer, bell practice, flower arranging, holy gardening, refreshments.

  • Church of England

  • Gateway Grant, £5,000, 2021

  • Our Gateway Grants fund churches developing building projects and also urgent maintenance and repair projects to help keep churches open.

  • Wolfson Fabric Repair Grant, £4,800, 2021

  • Wolfson Fabric Repair Grants are awarded for urgent repair projects, based on our recommendation, to help keep churches open.

Contact information

Church website

Gallery

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