St. Mary, Longcot, Berkshire

Description

The church of St. Mary, an edifice of stone, is a good example of the Early English style, and consists of chancel, nave, north porch, and a massive western tower, in the Renaissance style, erected in 1722 and containing 6 bells: in the chancel is a memorial window and inscribed brass to Caroline Louisa Harenc, sister of the Rev. Edward Harenc, incumbent of this church, who died in 1853: there is also a brass recording the refitting of the chancel as a memorial to the Rev. John Hughes M.A. vicar 1853-95: the churchyard affords a magnificent view of White Horse hill, and contains memorials to the families of Bowles, 1669-1858; Williams, 1766-1800, and Fereman; to Anne Combe, 1680; Anne Archand, 1693; and Richard Heavens, 40 years clerk and 36 years schoolmaster of the parish, 1855; the church was partly restored in 1897 and again in 1910, and affords 220 sittings.

Church Records

The register dates from the year 1667.