Holy Spirit Church, Newtown
Holy Spirit Church, Newtown is a parish church in the Church of England located in Newtown, Isle of Wight.
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
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| Dedication | Holy Spirit |
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| Parish | Newtown, Isle of Wight |
| Diocese | Portsmouth |
| Province | Canterbury |
History
The church dates from 1835 by the architect A. F. Livesay, and was built on the site of a ruined medieval chapel.[1] Architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner described the church as 'the finest early nineteenth century church on the Island'.[2]
Church status
The church is grouped with All Saints' Church, Calbourne.
References
- The Buildings of England, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Nikolaus Pevsner
- The Buildings of England, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Nikolaus Pevsner and David Wharton Lloyd, p43
Interior
External links
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