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| Winchfield has some very attractive
scenery especially along the old disused canal. The manor is listed in
the Domesday Book and Winchfield House dates from the 18th century, it
has have Regency additions to it. The small church is a great example of Norman architecture and has hardly changed in 800 years except for the 16th century south porch, modern north aisle and the topmost part of the little red tiled tower. Inside it has one of the narrowest chancel arches known of Norman times in the country, and is only six feet wide
There is just enough room for two benches in the chancel one of these is modern and the other ancient and the most unusual feature is 11 rolls attached like small stone rollers to the sofitt of the arch, and the round piers are the only things that have not got rich carvings on them. The pulpit is also a thing of beauty and has carvings. The porch has a Norman doorway that also has richly carved arches and sides and the font is also Norman with Purbeck marble pillars.
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