Windsor's Historic Churches
This collection features architectural landmarks across Windsor and Eton, ranging from the medieval foundations of Eton College Chapel to the 19th-century designs of the town's parish churches. It highlights the Saxon-origin St Andrews in Clewer, the Victorian Gothic Holy Trinity with its military memorials, and the Windsor Parish Church containing Grinling Gibbons carvings. These sites showcase a mix of Perpendicular Gothic and Victorian restoration, reflecting the region's deep royal and ecclesiastical heritage.
St Andrews Church
Located in Clewer, this church dates back to the Saxon period, making it the oldest building in Windsor. It features a Norman font and a 14th-century chapel.
Saint John The Baptist
The Windsor Parish Church was rebuilt in 1822 in the Gothic Revival style. It houses a rare Grinling Gibbons carving and a royal pew historically used by the British monarchy.
Holy Trinity Church
A Victorian church built in the 1840s, known for its strong military associations and memorials dedicated to the Foot Guards and cavalry regiments stationed in Windsor.
St Edward's Roman Catholic Church
Designed by Charles Alban Buckler and opened in 1868, this Victorian Gothic church features a decorative interior and serves as the town's primary Catholic parish.
St Mary the Virgin
Located in Datchet, this church was largely rebuilt in the 19th century by architect Benjamin Ferrey, though it retains elements from its medieval predecessor.
Eton College Chapel
A masterpiece of Perpendicular Gothic architecture founded by King Henry VI in 1441. It is renowned for its 15th-century wall paintings and impressive stone vaulting.
Lower Chapel
Built between 1889 and 1891 to accommodate the growing number of students at Eton College, featuring stained glass and a decorative timber roof.
Eton Wick Road Chapel
A local Anglican chapel serving the community of Eton Wick.
St John the Evangelist
A mid-19th-century church in Eton designed by Benjamin Ferrey to serve the local parish.
Methodist Church
A Methodist place of worship on Alma Road serving the local Windsor community.
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