Church of St Mary and St Radegund, Niton, United Kingdom

The Church of St. Mary and St. Radegund in Whitwell date back to different centuries. Various portions of the church were constructed in the 12th, 13th 15th and 16th centuries. However, the church has some more modern parts as well.

The church consists of a nave which has a south aisle of three bays, a chancel with south aisle in alignment with the east wall, a western tower and a south porch. Looking at the church, it is evident that the original church did not have aisles, and had a narrow chancel, divided by an arch. A narrow south aisle was added in the 13th century which was later widened in the 16th century. When the church was originally formed, it was of two separate manorial chapels. The bells and clock were installed after the death of William Spindler who passed them on to the church, and is now buried in its graveyard.

The churchyard also contains the Commonwealth war grave of a Hampshire Regiment soldier of World War I.

On Monday 16 April 2007 Whitwell's Post Office re-opened inside the church's bell tower. Although other post offices have been relocated to new locations on the grounds of local churches, it was the first of its kind in the country to be located inside the church. The idea to locate the new post office inside the church came from the church's vicar, after no other suitable location was found.

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Leif Marriner (3 years ago)
Most excellent stained glass windows. Also on the pilgrims trail. Very informative booklets available and open daily. Also pub up the road. And a medieval pilgrims well just down the road.

Ben PD (3 years ago)
Beautiful little church with a fascinating history. This originally was one church that had another built next to it, as a kind of extension, and the interior is highly unusual as a result. Pretty graveyard, and publicly available toilets on site. Recommend as a drop off on the cycle round the Isle of Wight.

Amanda Robinson (5 years ago)
I have never been to the Isle of Wight Hopefully I will get too go one year and see What Is their. My ancestors are down there so I can go and see them I will go sightseeing and have a great weekend or so.

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