St Margaret

Flint walls, a low, steeply pitched roof and a 15th century wooden porch give the outside of St Margaret's a quiet rural charm.

East Wellow, Hampshire

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Address

Church Lane
East Wellow
Hampshire
SO51 5DR

The largely 13th century interior has an important collection of wall paintings from that time, including a figure of St Christopher carrying the infant Jesus. To his right is a figure of St Margaret of Antioch, martyred because she refused to become part of a harem.

Many people come to East Wellow church to visit the grave of Florence Nightingale, who was buried here with great ceremony on 20th August 1910 and with almost the entire village in attendance. She lies in the family grave, even though her own wish had been to give her body to medical research.

  • Social heritage stories

  • 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

  • Partnership Grant, £2,500, 2015

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

Contact information

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