Old St Boniface Church, Bonchurch is a

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in the

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located in

Bonchurch Bonchurch is a small village to the east of Ventnor, now largely connected to the latter by suburban development, on the southern part of the Isle of Wight, England. One of the oldest settlements on the Isle of Wight, it is situated on The Unde ...

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History

The nave and chancel dates from the 11th century, with the bell cote dating from the 16th century as does the bell. The south porch was added in the 19th century.''The Buildings of England'', ''Hampshire and the Isle of Wight''.

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It was replaced by

St Boniface Church, Bonchurch St Boniface Church, Bonchurch is a parish church in the Church of England located in Bonchurch, Isle of Wight. History The church dates from 1847 and 1848 by the architect Ferrey.''The Buildings of England, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight''. ...

in 1848 but despite contemporary discussions about demolition, survives. After the Parish church was built the old church now hosts Evening candlelit services in the summer months only, a Christmas Carol service and Holy Eucharist on the Feast day of the Patron Saint, St Boniface, on 5 June.

Parish Status

The church is within a group which includes: *Old St Boniface Church, Bonchurch *

Holy Trinity Church, Ventnor Holy Trinity Church, Ventnor is a parish church in the Church of England located in Ventnor, Isle of Wight. History The church dates from 1860 to 1862 and was designed by the architect Charles Edmund Giles. The first vicar was Revd. Arthur Lewi ...

* St Catherine's Church, Ventnor

Models

This church is the original for British scale model manufacturer Dapol's

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railroad scenery model church construction kit.

References

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