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St Mary

Hale

Hampshire

Of Medieval origins, rebuilt early C17 and early C18 by T Archer, reroofed C19

Architectural Features

Originally rubble flint and stone, first encased in coursed iron- stone, then ends rebuilt in Portland stone and similar dressings added, old plain tile roof

Original church, chancel and nave, encased early C17, then transepts added early C18 to form cruciform church, reroofed C19 with bellcote on north transept

Inside in chancel stained glass by Mayer of Munich

In south transept monuments: 1743 to T Archer by P Scheemakers, black, grey and white marble, effigy of Archer reclining on sarcophagus, mounted on inscribed plinth, women each side: 1768 to H Archer, by J Wilson, of woman standing by urn on high plinth with portrait medallion

On nave floor brass, 1600 to Sir J Penruddock

On wall monument 1796 to J May designed by J Wyatt, carved by R Westmacott, slender urn on square base with ram's heads at corners

At west is medieval circular font on square base with early C17 carved band

Photo coming soon