Best Religious Sites in Southampton"

"Best Religious Sites in Southampton"

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Romsey Abbey "Norman Abbey"

This Norman or early English abbey is the burial place of Earl Mountbatten of Burma, and its magnificent interior makes it one of the most splendid parish churches in England. It contains many interesting artifacts, such as stone Saxon crucifixes. In addition to its role as a center of Anglican worship, the abbey is the largest public meeting place in this small market by Amanda Slater town. It is frequently used for civic occasions like concerts and charity events.

+44 1794 51 3125 www.romseyabbey.org.uk parishoffice@romseyabbey The Abbey, Romsey / .org.uk

Mottisfont Abbey

"Medieval Priory"

Nestled amongst gigantic trees on the bank of the River Test lies Mottisfont Abbey, a blend of medieval priory and 16th Century mansion. Its ancient walled gardens contain an array of sweetly-scented old fashioned roses. Owned and maintained by the National Trust, the abbey features a room decorated by Rex Whistler and the cellarium of the old by Rictor Norton & David priory, while leaflets are available that detail a garden walk and two Allen woodland walks of the grounds. Please note that admission cost varies seasonally.

+44 1794 34 0757 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ [email protected] Mottisfont Lane, Mottisfont main/w-mottisfont g.uk

Winchester Cathedral "Europe's Longest Medieval Cathedral"

This stunning Anglican cathedral, boasting the longest nave in entire Europe, is the centerpiece of the historic Medieval town of Winchester. Built in a Romanesque style, the Winchester Cathedral is steeped in a storied past that began with the original Saxon church, a Benedictine monastery dating back to 648. The erstwhile church was home to the by Chris Talbot remains of Saint Swithun, the then bishop of Winchester. When the cathedral was expanded in 971, and later re-built in 1079, the Saint's remains were moved inside, inviting a wave of pilgrims and devotees. During the Middle Ages, the cathedral underwent extensive renovation as successive bishops added their own architectural nuances and elements, which included the fabled Gothic nave. As the years passed, the imposing cathedral became further renowned for several historic elements like the transept and the Norman crypt, both venerated remnants of the 11th Century. At the heart of this crypt, which floods intermittently in the winter, is a sculpture that stoically stands in rising water. Its other outstanding treasures include the Winchester Bible, which was written in the cathedral's scriptorium between 1160 and 1180, and a 17th Century library that contains ancient manuscripts and early printed books from Medieval times. Jane Austen, acclaimed English novelist, is buried here, besides the entombed remains of several Saxon kings, Viking conqueror Canute, and William II.

+44 1962 85 7200 www.winchester- cathedral.office@winchest 9 The Close, Winchester cathedral.org.uk er-cathedral.org.uk

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