Church Ofst Mary, St Katherine And All Saints |
| Hob Uid: 891252 | |
Location :
Wiltshire
Edington
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| Grid Ref : ST9264153309 |
| Summary : Edington manor was granted to the nuns of Romsey Abbey by Edgar (959-75) but there is no specific mention of a church in the grant, and neither is a church mentioned in Domesday. Remains of a late South Norman arcade were discovered during nineteenth century restoration.The present building entirely replaced its predecessor, and dates to 1351 when it was built as a chantry college by William Edington, Bishop of Winchester. It remained so until 1358, when it was granted to the Priory of Edington, of the Bonhomme Order, as the Priory Church, although the nave was reserved to the parish for use as the parish church. The priory buildings ranged along the North side of the church, but little now remains of them. The priory was dissolved in 1539.The cruciform, aisled church with central tower is entirely mid-14th century except for the 15th century South porch. It was restored 1888-91. |
More information : ST 92645331 St Mary's, St Catherine's All Saints' Church. (1)
The priory church was built between 1351 and 1361 upon the site of an earlier church, the monastery cloisters running on its north side. (2)
Church of All Saints. Built between 1352 and 1361, the only example extant belonging to the Bonhommes. One of the most complete examples of its period in the county and probably the country. The church replaced an older church built by the Abbess of Romsey Abbey. Grade A (3).
The priory church, now the parish church, is in normal use. (4)
Part of the priory complex and in normal use. (5)
Church of Saint Mary, St Katherine and All Saints, built 1352 and restored 1888-91 by C.E Ponting. On site of an earlier church, remains of which were located during the 19th century restoration. Some of the fittings have come from the Church of St Giles, Imber. Grade I. (6-8) |