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St George's Church, Arreton

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Denomination
  
Church of England

Dedication
  
St. George

Province
  
Province of Canterbury

Churchmanship
  
Broad Church

Parish
  
Arreton

St George's Church, Arreton

Diocese
  
Anglican Diocese of Portsmouth

Similar
  
Arreton Manor, All Saints' Church - Godshill, Quarr Abbey, Carisbrooke Castle

St. George's Church, Arreton is a parish church in the Church of England located in Arreton, Isle of Wight.

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History

The church is medieval and the earliest traces are from the Norman period.

Arreton's Church of St. George is renowned. Part of this church dates from the 12th century. The church features a Saxon wall and a Burma Star window. The short tower with its unique buttreses contains a ring of 6 bells the oldest of which was cast in 1589.

In this parish lived Elizabeth Wallbridge. She became so famous that many people, including Queen Victoria visited her grave.

The war memorial was designed by local architect, Percy Stone (1856–1934).

Organ

The church has an historic organ dating from 1888 by the famous builder William Hill. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

References

St George's Church, Arreton Wikipedia