The church was consecrated in 1735 and is the only one of its kind in the country; its late baroque style is more usually found in southern Germany and Italy. It is believed to be to a design by James Gibbs. The exterior was originally plain brick but was later clad with limestone ashlar and [...]
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4 Comments CherryPie on Apr 19th 2023
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South Parterre Garden
8 Comments CherryPie on Oct 13th 2012
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Angel – Witley Parish Church
10 Comments CherryPie on Oct 4th 2012
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Witley Parish Church – Stained Glass
Witley Parish Church has ten stained glass windows of which nine depict scenes from the New Testament; The Annunciation, The Visitation, The Adoration of the Shepherds, The Adoration of the Magi, The Baptism of Christ, After the Resurrection; the miraculous catch of fish, The Resurrection, Peter and John healing a cripple and The Supper at [...]
7 Comments CherryPie on Oct 3rd 2012
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The Witley Organ
16 Comments CherryPie on Oct 2nd 2012
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Witley Parish Church – Paintings
The ceiling paintings in Witley Parish Church were painted by the Italian artist Antonio Bellucci. The three principle paintings on the ceiling are; the lamentation, the ascension and the nativity.
The main paintings are surrounded by ten small paintings of cherubs ; Crown of thorns, Chalice, Judas’ money bag, Christ’s raiment and dice, Ladder, Hammer and [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Oct 1st 2012
This is the Parish Church for the villages of Great Witley and Little Witley. It is still in regular use for services, concerts and other events. It stands next to Witley court which is now in ruins following a fire that occurred in 1937.
From the church guide book:
Witley Parish Church is the only [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Sep 29th 2012
