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Church of St Martha-on-the-Hill
Heritage Open Day: This Grade II listed hill top church, heavily restored in the 1850s by renowned local architecy Henry Woodyer is the parish church for the village of Chilworth. It has far reaching views over the Surrey countryside and beyond to the South Downs. This Grade II listed hill top church, was reconstructed by local architect Henry Woodyer (1848-50) who was an avowed Anglican and an exponent of the Gothic Revival style which informed much of his work as an architect - both ecclesiastic and non-ecclesiastic buildings.
Recently united with St Thomas’ church in the valley, it is now the parish church for the village of Chilworth. It has far-reaching views of the Surrey countryside and beyond to the South Downs. The hilltop has been a place of worship for over 1000 years. The many interesting features inside the church include a drawing by E H Shepard, the illustrator of Winnie the Pooh.
Recently united with St Thomas’ church in the valley, it is now the parish church for the village of Chilworth. It has far-reaching views of the Surrey countryside and beyond to the South Downs. The hilltop has been a place of worship for over 1000 years. The many interesting features inside the church include a drawing by E H Shepard, the illustrator of Winnie the Pooh.
Sunday 14 September
Church of St Martha-on-the-Hill, Halfpenny Lane, Guildford, Surrey GU4 8PZ
Sun 14 Sep:1300-1600; Free Entry.
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