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Holy Cross, Binstead, Ryde, Isle of Wight
Heritage Open Day: Grade 11 Listed Church Holy Cross Church, Binstead, is the parish church of Binstead on the outskirts of Ryde on the north coast of the Isle of Wight. The church has origins in the late 11th century, was remodeled in the mid-13th century, and has long been associated with the historic settlement and quarries near Quarr. Its chancel preserves notable herringbone masonry, while the nave was rebuilt in 1843–45 by Thomas Hellyer and a north aisle was added in 1875. The church was seriously damaged by fire in 1969 and subsequently restored and rededicated in 1971.The churchyard gateway incorporates reused Norman moldings and a carved figure locally known as “the Idolâ€. The west wall also includes medieval carved stones, including zoomorphic figures interpreted as a griffin and a possible dragon, whilst above the south entrance porch is a weathered low relief dove of the Holy Spirit.
Fri 11 Sep to Sunday 20 September
Holy Cross, Church Road, Binstead, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 3SY
Fri 11 Sep:11:00 to 15:00; Sat 12 Sep:Wedding ; Sun 13 Sep:09:30 Morning Worship ; Mon 14 Sep:11:00 to 15:00 (Talk 10:30 - 11:30); Tues 15 Sep:11:00 to 15:00; Wed 16 Sep:11:00 to 15:00; Thu 17 Sep:11:00 to 15:00 (Talk 14:30 - 15:30); Fri 18 Sep:11:00 to 15:00 (Talk 19:30 - 20:30); Sat 19 Sep:Wedding; Sun 20 Sep:09:30 Holy Communion; Free Entry.
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