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Churches
Information about the local Churches
Welford Parish has two Churches within the West Downland Benefice.
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St Gregory Church, Welford
Regular Service: Third Sunday of the Month at 11am
Seasonal services: Refer to the News Blog.The Welford Parish Church is dedicated to St. Gregory the Great. The Church as seen today was built in 1852, but there has been a church on this site for well over 1,000 years and was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1087. |
St Swithin Church, Wickham
Regular Service: First Sunday of the Month at 11am.
Holy Communion BCP Service: Second Sunday of the Month at 11am. The Chapel stands on the site of a Roman Camp and was widely restored by William Nicholson during the last century, although the Tower was almost untouched during this work. The Tower, which is the oldest in Berkshire, was originally built as a watch and beacon tower. To contact the present vicar, Reverend John Townend, find his details Go to Local Contacts and Trades List. |
