Holy Spirit Church, Newtown
Holy Spirit Church, Newtown is a parish church in the Church of England located in Newtown, Isle of Wight.
| Holy Spirit Church, Newtown | |
|---|---|
| 50°42′52″N 01°24′12″W | |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| History | |
| Dedication | Holy Spirit |
| Administration | |
| Province | Canterbury |
| Diocese | Portsmouth |
| Parish | Newtown, Isle of Wight |
History
The church dates from 1835 by the architect A. F. Livesay, and was built on the site of a ruined medieval chapel.[1] Architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner described the church as 'the finest early nineteenth century church on the Island'.[2]
Church status
The church is grouped with All Saints' Church, Calbourne.
References
- The Buildings of England, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Nikolaus Pevsner
- The Buildings of England, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Nikolaus Pevsner and David Wharton Lloyd, p43
- Interior
External links
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