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 Medieval priory |
Mottisfont Romsey Southampton, Hampshire SO51 0LP United Kingdom +44 1794 34 0757 |
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 priory, while leaflets are available that detail a garden walk and two woodland walks of the grounds. The roses typically reach a peak between 10th and 25th June and the Abbey is open until 8.30pm during that period. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Norman abbey |
Romsey Southampton, Hampshire United Kingdom +44 1794 51 2163 |
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 artefacts, such as stone Saxon crucifixes. In addition to its role as a centre of Anglican worship, the abbey is the largest public meeting place in Romsey, a small market town on the River Test. It is frequently used for civic occasions like concerts and charity events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tallest spire in England |
33 The Close Southampton, Wiltshire SP1 2EJ United Kingdom +44 1722 55 5121 |
This stunning cathedral was built between 1220 and 1258 and is the only medieval cathedral in the country to have been designed entirely in an early English style. Its elegant 404 foot spire is the tallest in England and the Magna Carta can be viewed in the Chapter House (daily except in December). Tours of the cathedral take place Monday to Friday between March and October. A donation is expected. The cathedral close is also worth investigating: it houses the Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum and Wardrobe (The) Museum, a regimental museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Catholic church |
84 Bugle Street Southampton, Hampshire SO14 2AH United Kingdom |
St Joseph's is the oldest church in Southampton, dating from the 1800s. It is a good place to discover the maritime history of the city as the parish it used to serve consisted mainly of sailors, dock workers and other seafaring trades. The church buildings once housed the Stella Maris club, a spiritual, social and welfare organisation for mariners and their families. It was a well known drinking club and drop-in point for sailors from all over the world. The church itself has some interesting features, such as the altar and the Gothic vaulted ceiling. It also houses the Titanic Restaurant Memorial (The). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest building in town |
St Michael's Square Southampton, Hampshire SO14 2AD United Kingdom |
This church is the oldest building in Southampton. It was named after the patron Saint of Normandy and its central tower dates from 1070. Isaac Watts' parents and sister are buried here and the Old Tournai Font (1170), chained Bibles, a Book of Martyrs, a rescued 14th century Holy Rood lectern and Philip of Spain's treasure chest can all be viewed inside. The church is also renowned for having survived the blitz during World War II because its spire was used by the Germans as a landmark and their pilots were ordered not to hit it. Open daily to visitors throughout the summer, courtesy of the Friends of St Michael's. Informative leaflets in most languages are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ancient crypts and Jane Austen |
1, The Close Southampton, Hampshire SO23 9LS United Kingdom +44 1962 85 7200 http://www.winchester-cathedra... |
This magnificent cathedral in Winchester has the longest nave in Europe. The foundations were laid by the Normans in 1079, and to this day it remains a stunning landmark. Its 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. Ancient kings like King Canute lie buried here and the novelist Jane Austen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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