The 13th century, East Wellow church, St Margaret’s of Antioch, is the final resting place of the great lady Florence Nightingale. Not only that it also is home to some wonderful 13th century wall paintings. Continue Reading
Category Archives: Plantagenets 1154-1399 Period
St Michael and All Angels Knights Enham
The church of St Michael and All Angels Knights Enham, is a 12th century gem in Hampshire, 800 years worth of history to mull over. Situated in a lane alongside a farm, it’s easy to imagine souls of hundreds of years entering its doors. Continue Reading
Medieval Graffiti at Wield
Searching for Medieval graffiti in the church of St James in Wield Hampshire, a lovely little fellow emerged from the soft chalk stone of the chancel arch. Could this inscription have been done over 600 years ago? Continue Reading
St Mary’s Church Upton Grey
Perched above the road on a hill slope is St Mary’s church Upton Grey At the bottom of the hill is the village pond and clustered around it are lovely cottages and houses, spanning all periods, twenty seven of them listed. Upton Grey is a beautiful village in north east Hampshire, with a history that… Continue Reading
Michelmersh Font
Michelmersh font in the church of St Mary’s in Hampshire, is a wonderfully carved Purbeck stone font but what are the gender of the faces staring down? Continue Reading
Hamble Le Rice
Hamble Le Rice is bursting with history and delightful scenery. The settlement on the River Hamble estuary is ancient and intriguing and perfect for exploration. Continue Reading
St Leonard’s Church Hartley Mauditt
St Leonards church in Hartley Mauditt Hampshire, sits in splendid isolation, it doesn’t even have its manor house for company. The ownership of the manor itself touches on key families in Medieval England. Continue Reading
Odiham and the Vernacular Magna Carta
The vernacular Magna Carta was produced at Odiham Castle in Hampshire within two weeks of the original document being sealed. A writ was attached and the charter then sent out across England. Continue Reading
Elvetham Hall
Elvetham Hall history is fascinatingly linked to the Seymour family and the Tudor royal family. The original house burnt down in the mid 19th century and a mighty Victorian Gothic mansion stands to replace it. Continue Reading
Kings Somborne Church Carvings
Kings Somborne church carvings, it’s the little things that can sometimes have the greatest impact when searching out Hampshire history, as in the church at Kings Somborne. Continue Reading
Bramley Church Wall Paintings
The Bramley church of St James has the most magnificent Medieval wall paintings, hidden from view for nearly 300 years beneath a lime wash, they are simply beautiful. Continue Reading
Henry of Winchester
Henry of Winchester, King Henry III, born in Winchester Castle and reigned for fifty six years during which the first House of Commons sat under the rule of Simon de Montfort Continue Reading
William of Wykeham
William of Wykeham, born a humble man in the market town of Wickham Hampshire, he became Chancellor of England twice and Bishop of Winchester. He founded Winchester College and New College Oxford. Continue Reading
Baptismal Font Odiham
The church of All Saints Odiham has a lovely round 13th century font Continue Reading
Medieval Floor Tiles in Hampshire
Hampshire is home to one of the greatest pavements of Medieval tiles in Europe, in Winchester Cathedral. However several Hampshire churches contain some fascinating examples of early tiles Continue Reading
Titchfield, an Ancient Market Place
Titchfield in Hampshire is now a sleepy village but this belies its important role in the history of the county. Continue Reading
Baptismal Font Selborne
The Baptismal font Selborne in the church of St Mary’s is a beautiful example of C12th tub shaped font. Continue Reading
Knights Hospitaller in Godsfield
The Knights Hospitaller in Godsfield and Baddesley Hampshire were established in the C12th to aid those on pilgrimage between Southampton, Winchester and beyond. Continue Reading
The Splendid Baptismal Font Bentworth
The baptismal font Bentworth, in St Mary’s church is a C13th font but the cover is a beautiful early C17th gift from 1605, the year of the Gunpowder Plot. Continue Reading
St Catherine’s Church Littleton
St Catherine’s Church Littleton is a C13th church in Hampshire with a wonderful Norman font. A church was mentioned in Littleton in Domesday and the present is built on its foundation. Continue Reading
