Church of St John the Baptist, Upper Eldon
Hampshire
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About this church
A nineteenth-century cow shed!
Built in the twelfth century, this tiny, elegant church stands barn-like in the attractive grounds of fifteenth-century Eldon House.
Its unassuming and simple exterior belies its history of near ruin and repair over the centuries. It was substantially restored in 1729 to save it from collapse, and then again in the 1860s and in 1975. In the nineteenth-century, it was used as a cowshed!
There are traces of nine consecration crosses from its original construction, each stone bearing a circle enclosing five holes which held long vanished metal crosses.
Access information
Approached along a flat drive and lawn of the adjacent Eldon House. Limited parking at the side of the lane. No steps.
Please note the Church is actually in a private garden. Access, pedestrian, is to the church only - please leave dogs, bicycles and so on outside.
Facilities & hire
This church has no electricity, water or toilet facilities. Parking is very limited.
Use of this church for events is restricted by its location in a private garden.
- Church available for hire
Directions
4 miles south of Stockbridge, off A3057; in private garden, access to church only
Transport
Nearest railway station: Dunbridge (3.1 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 Surrey Sussex County Guide
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Hampshire, Sussex & Surrey.
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 drop us a line. When you write, please do give the name of the church, thank you!
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