- Old St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch
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Old St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch 
50°35′57″N 01°11′06″W / 50.59917°N 1.185°WCoordinates: 50°35′57″N 01°11′06″W / 50.59917°N 1.185°W Denomination Church of England Churchmanship Broad Church Website http://www.ventnorcofe2.btck.co.uk/ History Dedication St. Boniface Administration Parish Bonchurch Diocese Portsmouth Province Canterbury Clergy Rector Revd Graham Morris Curate(s) Revd Barry Downer Old St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch is a parish church in the Church of England located in Bonchurch, Isle of Wight.
History
The nave and chancel dates from the 11th century, with the bell cote dating from the 16th century as does the bell. The south porch was added in the 19th century.[1] It was replaced by St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch in 1848 but despite contemporary discussions about demolition, survives. After the new church was built the old church went into a long sleep and wasn't used for decades.
Parish Status
The church is within a group which includes:
- Old St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch
- St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch
- Holy Trinity Church, Ventnor
- St. Catherine's Church, Ventnor
References
- ^ The Buildings of England, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Nikolaus Pevsner
Categories:- Church of England churches on the Isle of Wight
- Grade II listed buildings on the Isle of Wight
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