St Mary the Virgin Church, Cowes

St Mary the Virgin Church, Cowes is a Church of England parish church in Cowes, Isle of Wight. It is in Church Road, next to Northwood House.

St Mary the Virgin Church, Cowes
St Mary the Virgin Church, Cowes
St Mary the Virgin Church, Cowes
Location on the Isle of Wight
DenominationChurch of England
ChurchmanshipBroad Church
WebsiteSt Mary the Virgin Church, Cowes
History
DedicationSt Mary
Architecture
Heritage designationII*
Designated17 August 1951
Architect(s)Tower by John Nash, nave and chancel by Arthur Cates
StyleGreek Revival tower, Gothic Revival nave and chancel
Completed1867
Administration
ParishHoly Trinity and Saint Mary
DeaneryWest Wight
ArchdeaconryIsle of Wight
DiocesePortsmouth
ProvinceCanterbury
Clergy
Vicar(s)Rev Andrew Poppe

History

The first church on the site was built in 1657, during the Commonwealth of England. A chancel designed by Joseph Richards was added in 1811.[1] John Nash designed the west tower, which was added in 1816. It is unusual for being in a Greek Revival style. In 1867 the whole church except for the west tower was rebuilt to Gothic Revival designs by the architect Arthur Cates.[2]

Parish and benefice

The church is part of a single Benefice with Holy Trinity Church, Cowes.[3]

Organ

The church has a two-manual organ built by Henry Willis & Sons. Its specification is on the National Pipe Organ Register.[4]

References

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