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Brief description of church: It is a small & plain Georgian ‘preaching-box’ church, with no decoration on the exterior, and clear glass only. But simple though it is, it is solid and elegant, and the churchyard is a wonderfully tree-enclosed place to sit and meditate. In an isolated location.
Main points of interest about the church: The chimneys are worth looking for, reminding us that once coal became cheap, it was possible to heat churches. Four mighty yews stand in the churchyard, and are older than the church. Look for the sundial on the side of the tower.
Comments: The approach to Bradley Church is the most puzzling in the county. On a junction on the very quiet, narrow country lane there, you’ll see the church’s board – but no sign of the church itself! No road leads to it, and the only access seems to be an unsigned path, which runs from a grassed parking space, then through the garden of the cottage behind the board. Very odd.
Bradley itself is a tiny, isolated country hamlet with just a few homes and farms. However, Alton is not far away, where there are plenty of places to eat and drink!
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Official website: Church Near You /
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