Headbourne Worthy

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The church has been standing for over 1000 years and, dedicated to St Swithun Bishop of Winchester, it was on the pilgrims' route from Cantebury to his shrine in Winchester Cathedral. The river runs by on all four sides.<br /><br />Above the door of the vestry is the 11th century Rood, Carved in stone on what was originally the outer west wall above a Saxon doorway, the Rood was savagely mutilated during the Reformation and Christ's face was gouged out.

The church has been standing for over 1000 years and, dedicated to St Swithun Bishop of Winchester, it was on the pilgrims' route from Cantebury to his shrine in Winchester Cathedral. The river runs by on all four sides.<br /><br />Above the door of the vestry is the 11th century Rood, Carved in stone on what was originally the outer west wall above a Saxon doorway, the Rood was savagely mutilated during the Reformation and Christ's face was gouged out.

Original gate to St Swithin's Church - Headbourne Worthy

This is the main road entrance to St Swithin's Church Headbourne Worthy

Above the door of the vestry is the 11th century Rood, Carved in stone on what was originally the outer west wall above a Saxon doorway, the Rood was savagely mutilated during the Reformation and Christ's face was gouged out.

Interior shot showing some of the interesting details