The date of the original building is unknown, but there is evidence of the existence of a timber-built Nave in the 13thcentury, possibly the oldest example in the South of England.

The first Rector was Edmund de Bedewyn. He was given charge of the Church on 2’’ January, 1286 by Isabella de Cadurcis, Prioress of Hartford Priory.

In 1868 the church underwent a major rebuild in honour of John Keate a Canon of Windsor and rector of the parish for 24 years. His tomb is in the church. As part of this work the bell tower was moved from the west wall to its present position, thus exposing the fine timberwork of the west wall.

The north wall window is dedicated to William Grant Broughton who was Curate here in 1818. On the recommendation of the Duke of Wellington he was selected to travel to Australia in 1829 later becoming the first Bishop of Sydney and eventually, the first Archbishop of Australasia.

Two of the three bells are original, being cast between 1439 and 1450. The third dates from 1688. The organ is by Hedgeland and dates from 1873 with the casing by George Gilbert Scott. The pulpit is Jacobean.

Ref.:
- hartleywespallpc.org/history/village-church
- explorechurches.org/church/st-mary-blessed-virgin-hartley-wespall

David Green

October 14, 2021

I have ridden this lane on many occasions, up from Hartley Wespall towards Turgis Green. A generally very quiet lane, if a little messy towards the top, under the trees.

My preferred route is down from Rotherwick/Lyde Green, via Mill Lane rather than Rotherwick lane, which can be a little precarious due to the volume of traffic on a road which just isn't wide enough other than at the numerous tight passing places.

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