About St Leonard's Church
The Parish church of St. Leonard was built in 1902-3 by Lady Ashburton in memory of her daughter, the Marchioness of Northampton. With a somewhat gothic appearance, the church is spacious and the acoustics are excellent. The eight bells are reputed to be amonst England's finest.
Sherfield English was originally named Sirefelle, becoming Shirefelde in the 13th century. 'English' was added to the title after the d'Engleys family.
Travel directions
Sherfield English is four miles west of Romsey on the A27 Salisbury road, not far from the Wiltshire border.
Arriving by train
The nearest station is Romsey, from which a taxi will be needed.
Arrriving by car
The A27 Salisbury road is accessible from the West via the A36 Salisbury to Southampton road, and from the East on the Romsey to M27 link road (the A3090)
The Church is on the south side of the village, and immediately opposite on the north side is a car park.
Map
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Sat nav users
The postcode of SO51 6FY brings you within sight of the Church which is on the main A27.
Accessibility
The Church has level access for wheelchairs via the main door.
There are toilets, but these are outside the building
hago events at St Leonard's Church
- March 2009 - raising funds for the Church renovation project.
The exterior
The interior