All that remains of St Nicholas church in Chilton Candover is the Norman crypt, which gives it its “Buried” title. The ancient crypt, excavated in 1929, had been a Norman church until in the 12th century a simple but larger church was built on top of it and the original church used as a burial chamber. The 12th century church was pulled down in 1875 and the crypt church was lost until it’s discovery in 1929.
A service is conducted at the church once a year to maintain its consecrated status.
- Date:Jan 2013
- Labeled:Churches & Places of Worship
Blessings ,
When is the service at St.Nicholas ?
With prayer
There is only one service a year at the ‘Buried Church’, usually in early June. This year it did not take place because of coronavirus. It is too early to think about 2021.
Visited the church today 26.7.2020
A truly wonderful place. what a beautiful spot this is.
I would be interested to know when the next church service is.
Kind Regards, thank you for keeping it so well, and maintaining the
grounds around it.
Veronica.
There is only one service a year at the ‘Buried Church’, usually in early June. This year it did not take place because of coronavirus. It is too early to think about 2021.