Tichborne

Tichborne

Tichborne is an ancient village which straddles the River Itchen as it passes on its way from Cheriton to Winchester. Before the Norman Conquest it also embraced land which now constitutes the parishes of Cheriton and Beauworth. The Bishops of Winchester were granted these lands by Saxon kings in the 10th century. They established what came to be known as the Manor of Cheriton based at Sevington Manor, Tichborne. Out of this Saxon estate they granted sub-manors, including that of Tichborne. Out of land which they retained St Michael and All Angels, Cheriton came to be erected in the 12th century.

St Andrew’s, Tichborne, a Grade I listed building, was founded in the mid 11th Century. It is likely that it was the parish church for the larger parish just described. After St Michael and All Angels Cheriton was built; it probably became a chapel of ease. The Tichborne family, who had held their estate since at least 1135, came to be closely associated with St Andrew’s, and carried out significant additions to it in the early 14th Century. In 1621 King James I permitted Sir Benjamin Tichborne the privilege of retaining the Chantry chapel in recognition of his help in securing Hampshire at his accession in 1603. It thus remains consecrated to the Roman Catholic Communion. It is still used for a special mass by The Tichborne Family and now represents a significant ecumenical opportunity. There are now two services a year when Anglican and Roman Catholic congregations meet for worship. The Tichborne family also have their own (RC) chapel, St Margaret’s, in Tichborne Park.

Services and Worship

An evening service is usually held every month: Book of Common Prayer Evensong on a third Sunday, unless we have another special service that month! (Please see the calendar of services on this website). Attendance 6-12. Our Carol service is very popular with the village. There are now two services a year when Anglican and Roman Catholic congregations meet for worship. Alleluia.

Holy Communion – Tichborne

Easter Day Readings:Isaiah 65.17-endPsalm 118.1-2,14-24Acts 10.34-43Luke 24.1-12

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Benefice Holy Communion – Bramdean

President and Preacher, Revd. Peter Haughton 2nd Sunday of EasterLow Sunday Readings:Acts 5.27-32Psalm 150Revelation 1.4-8John 20.19-end

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Benefice Service: Sunday Station – Bramdean

Revd. Christopher and the Children's Ministry Team Family focussed fun and worship 3rd Sunday of Easter […]

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Holy Communion – Cheriton

An accessible service with short sermons and singing 3rd Sunday of Easter Readings:Acts 9.1-6, 7-20Psalm 30Revelation […]

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Morning Prayer – Tichborne

(Revd. Christopher Durrant) Book of Common Prayer service

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Fresh Expression – Cheriton

An evangelical style service for the Benefice, with worship, songs and testimony 5th Sunday of Easter […]

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Morning Prayer – Tichborne

(Revd. Christopher Durrant) Book of Common Prayer service

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Stations of the Resurrection – Tichborne

Rev.d Christopher & Fr. Mark 6th Sunday of Easter; Rogation Sunday Readings:Acts 16.9-15Psalm 67Revelation 21.10,22-22.5John 5.1-9

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A Summer Picnic 2024
Tichborne Flower Festival 2024
Flag Flying 2024
Christmas Morning 2023
Revd. Christopher Durrant (right – Rector) & Fr. Mark Hogan (left – Roman Catholic)
Ecumenical service of ‘Easter Song’ 2023
Easter Flowers 2021

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