St Mary's Old Basing and Lychpit
St Mary's Church, Church Lane, Old Basing, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 7DJ
St Mary's Church, a Grade I listed building, will be open for visits. The church has a fascinating history dating back to just after the Norman invasion. It was much rebuilt in the Medieval and Tudor period and there are some wonderful monuments to the Paulet family, later the Marquises of Winchester and Dukes of Bolton, who were very prominent in running England.
During the Civil War, the Church was taken over by Parliamentary forces who used it as stables during the three sieges of nearby Basing House (also open to the public). Following the Civil War the church was restored by public subscription.
The church was reordered in the early Victorian Period and has been maintained since with two modern stained glass windows, and remains in active use.
*Unfortunately, the previously offered tours are unable to take place. The Church will be open for self-guided tours.*
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1000-1600
Location & directions
St Mary's Church, Church Lane, Old Basing, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 7DJ
- Directions:
- Parking is available on site for those with disabilities, but otherwise is limited to street parking or at Basing House (follow the brown signs), and then a short (5 minute) walk along The Street.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Access from The Street (from the west) is via a steep slope, but flatter access can be achieved from Church Lane to the east.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 6
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
