Woolverstone St Michael?s church

Image: © Adrian S Pye Taken: 1 May 2007

Woolverstone’s 14th century church sits in the pleasant surroundings of Woolverstone Park. The tower peeps above the Irish yews and the well trimmed bushes with fine pinnacles pointing skyward. It was restored by Sir Gilbert Scott in 1862 but in 1888 was almost totally remodelled. The church progressed northwards; what was the nave became the south aisle and a new nave and chancel were constructed while the tower and 13th century porch remained in situ. The design followed the example of the earlier structure. A piscina and sedilia were made new and set, as is customary, in the south wall. The tower was given a parapet, battlements and pinnacles to complete the restoration. The work was paid for by Captain Berners who resided at Woolverstone Hall which was built in 1783 by his forefathers.

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