St. Swithin, Compton Beauchamp, Berkshire

Description

The church of St. Swithin is a cruciform building of stone, in the Early English and Decorated styles, consisting of chancel, nave, transepts, north porch and a western tower with broach pyramidal roof containing one bell: the chancel retains an Early English sedile and piscina: the east window is partially filled with ancient glass, as is also the top of the east window in the north transept: in the south transept is a memorial tablet to the late Judge Bacon, who was tenant of the Manor House, and who rebuilt the south transept in 1911; and there are also four small memorial windows: there is also a low side window in the chancel and a high side window in the nave: in the chancel are mural epitaphs to Margaret White, ob. 20th July, 1627; and Christian White, ob. May 21st, 1618; and a brass to "Magister" Frampton, 1450, an early rector of this church: in the nave is a curious monument, to Mrs. Richards and her daughter. There are 100 sittings. In the churchyard, near the chancel are several large tombs to the Langley and Hawkswell families.

Church Records

The register dates from the year 1551.