All Saints Church, Little Somborne

Hampshire

graveyard filled with daffodils, surrounding the small church with white washed wall and small clear glass windows.

All Saints Church Little Somborne - with spring flowers

white washed church exterior with wooden bellcote,

All Saints' Church, Little Somborne - with wooden bellcote

white washed interior of small church with nave extended by the Normans who added a tiny chancel, ( raised area for altar with arch and clear glass window on back wall ).

All Saints Church Little Somborne - half Saxon and half Norman

Stone font with simple wooden font cover with a wooden crucifix standing upright at centre.

All Saints Church, Little Somborne - simple stone font

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All Saints Church Little Somborne - with spring flowers

All Saints' Church, Little Somborne - with wooden bellcote

All Saints Church Little Somborne - half Saxon and half Norman

All Saints Church, Little Somborne - simple stone font

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About This Church

A church mentioned in the Domesday Book

Set in a downland valley, this delightful little church makes a charming picture with its wooden bellcote, a large house beyond, and just a few cottages nearby.

Mentioned in the Domesday Book, it is half Saxon and half Norman: the Saxon church had a nave and chancel but in 1170 the Normans removed the latter and extended the church eastwards, doubling its original length and adding a tiny new chancel.

Evidence of both periods is clearly seen in the walls, windows and doorways of the building. Sir Thomas Sopwith, the pioneer aviator, was buried here in 1989.

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Access Information

Limited on road parking. There is a level 50m gravel path through the churchyard from the lane.

There is one small step down into the church.

Facilities & Hire

Due to its historic nature the church has no running water, toilet facilities, lighting or power. There is limited parking available at the side of the road.

The maximum capacity of All Saints' is 60 people including performers, staff and volunteers.

If you would like to hire this church please contact us here.

Directions

4 miles south east of Stockbridge, off A3057

Transport

Nearest railway station: Winchester (6.1 miles)

History & Further Information

Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out about this church before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church

Hampshire County Guide

This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Hampshire, Sussex & Surrey.

All Saints, Little Somborne Guidebook

Community Information

Click here to download a copy of the Church Plan which sets out the shared vision for the future of the church. This is a working document that will be updated on a regular basis. If you have any feedback or if you want to contact us about the church plan please email the Local Community Officer. When you write, please do give the name of the church, thank you!