Old St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch

Old St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch
50°35′57″N 01°11′06″W / 50.59917°N 1.18500°W / 50.59917; -1.18500Coordinates: 50°35′57″N 01°11′06″W / 50.59917°N 1.18500°W / 50.59917; -1.18500
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

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