St George's Church, Arreton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St George's Church, Arreton |
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Church of St George, Arreton
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| 50°40′41″N 01°14′30″W / 50.67806°N 1.24167°W | |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
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| Dedication | St George |
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| Parish | Arreton |
| Diocese | Portsmouth |
| Province | Canterbury |
St George's Church, Arreton is a special old church. It is part of the Church of England. You can find it in Arreton, a village on the Isle of Wight.
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A Look Back in Time
This church is very old, from the medieval period. Some parts of it are even from the 12th century. That's over 800 years ago! You can still see parts built by the Normans.
Special Features of the Church
St George's Church has some unique features. There is a wall that dates back to the Saxon times. You can also see a special window called the Burma Star window.
The church has a short tower. It has interesting supports called buttresses. Inside the tower are six bells. The oldest bell was made in 1589. Imagine how many times it has rung!
Famous People Connected to the Church
A very famous person named Elizabeth Wallbridge lived in this area. She became so well-known that many people visited her grave. Even Queen Victoria came to see it!
The church also has a war memorial. This memorial was designed by a local architect. His name was Percy Stone, and he lived from 1856 to 1934.
The Church Organ
St George's Church has a historic organ. It was built in 1888. A very famous builder named William Hill made it. You can find out more about this organ. Details are available on the National Pipe Organ Register website.
