Our Churches

St Mary the Virgin, Bishop’s Cannings

St Mary the Virgin is a large, unique church having been built on a grand scale in the Early English style. Subsequent changes include the Perpendicular Crossing and Tower surmounted by a well-proportioned spire.

Today, the church comprises of a Nave, North and South Aisles, North and South Transepts, Chancel, South Porch and two-storey Vestry on the north side of the Chancel.

St Mary’s features in England’s Thousand Best Churches by Simon Jenkins

All Saints’, All Cannings

 All Saints’ is an impressive church with it’s origins in Norman times. However, it underwent significant rebuilding in the early part of the 14th century.

The Chancel dates from 1867 and is richly decorated in the Early English style.

 Today, the church consists of the Chancel, Nave, North and South Transepts, North and South Aisles, central Tower, North Porch and South Chapel.

St Andrew’s, Etchilhampton

 St Andrew’s is a beautiful, peaceful little church, much loved by villagers and visitors alike. Originating from the decorated period but with major alterations, notably the Chancel, which dates from 1866. The latest addition—well worth a visit—is the Millennium Memorial Window by Simon Whistler.

Today, the church consists of a Nave, Chancel and South Porch.

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