HOLY CROSS CHURCH, BINSTED

Binsted church, dedicated to the Holy Cross, is one of the largest and most interesting medieval churches in the north of the county. It served a large parish, much of which was covered by Alice Holt Forest, in which there were several small chapels of ease. Yet this big church remained a mere chapelry of Alton until 1865.

It stands at the top of a greensand ridge and has the Alton arm of the River Wey just below and to the north. The present church dates from the early part of the 12th century but, as with Bentley and East Worldham, there could have been an earlier Saxon church on, or near the site.

For more details click on the Binsted Parish Church website.

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St James’ Church, Rowledge

St. James’, located on the edge of Alice Holt Forest is above all else – a family.  As with inviting new friends to any family environment, we want you to feel welcome.  Therefore, it really doesn’t matter what you wear, or how old you are.  It doesn’t matter if you’ve been going to church all your life, or are just exploring for the first time. You will be made to feel very welcome.

THe  two morning services 9:00am and 10:45am offer diversity in style.  The 9:00am is more traditional with no children’s provision and with a formal order of service. The 10:45am has a more contemporary feel and has provision for children each week.

For more details click on  St James’ Church, Rowledge website.

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