St. Marys
St Mary the Virgin, CalneThe Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin stands proudly on the site of an earlier Saxon Minster. Its outer appearance, a skillful blend of stone masons’ art of five centuries, is Perpendicular, a feast of embattled parapets and pinnacles. A mighty 17th Century North Transept Tower replaces the fallen crossing tower. Exploring the interior reveals a transitional Norman Nave surmounted by the 15th Century clerestory covered by a superb wooden roof of the same date. The many treasures of the church range from an early Elizabethan chest to fine early twentieth century Art and Craft screens. In 1994, the Parish celebrated the 750th anniversary of St. Edmund, a former Vicar of Calne, who became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1234. The organ case and Reredos screen in St Edmund's Chapel were both designed by C.R. Ashbee and carved by Alex Miller. Click here to find out more about Alex Miller.
This is our regular pattern of services . . . but have a look at the calender to check what's happening in the coming days. Sundays - 8.00 Holy Communion 10.00 Parish Eucharist
(2nd Sundays 3.00 Baptisms) Weekdays: Daily Offices, Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 10am and Fridays at 12noon. Following installation of CCTV St Mary's is usually open for visitors on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Heating appeal
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