An interior view of the Church of St Michael the Archangel in Shalfleet, looking north-east from the aisle into the nave

Date:: 1885 - 1920

Location:: St Michael The Archangel Church, Shalfleet, Isle Of Wight

Reference:: OP06160

Type:: Photograph (Gelatine Print)

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Description

The wide, squat Saxo-Norman tower of this church was built circa 1070, and was used as a refuge from French invaders who reputedly sailed up Newtown Creek. The north aisle and chancel were added in the 13th century, with other subsequent additions and alterations.

Content

This is part of the Series: RBO01/21 Early Photographic Print Collection: Isle Of Wight; within the Collection: RBO01 Early Photographic Print Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

Keywords

Aisle, Nave, Medieval Parish Church