Church Photography by Nick Temple-Fry

Aldbourne has been the site of a church since before the Doomsday book. The current structure is predominantly gothic with the nave and chancel dating from the 13'th century. It is likely that some features were incorporated from an earlier structure.

The church was substantially enlarged in the 15'th century and restored in the 19'th century (by William Butterfield)

"The tower at St Michaels church Aldbourned was added during the 15'th century. Internally it is joined to the church by a high narrow buttress."

The 13'th century nave of St Micharl Church Aldbourne seen from the north side from the west end of the original structure.

The clerestory and current roof were added during the 15'th century.

The octagonal font is 17'th century, believed to have been carved from an older circular font.

The crossing of St Michaels Church Aldbourne from the south transept looking towards the alter, chancel (centre), the north transept and the Lady Chapel (which leads from the north transept eastwards)

This area at the head of the south side of the nave in the south transept is known as the Goddard Chapel and originally held an alter.

The fine monument is to the Goddard family, prominent throughout this part of the country and responsible for the major rebuild in the 15'th century.

Looking from the arch between the chancel and the Lady Chapel down towards the nave and, on the right, the Goddard Chapel, in St Michaels church, Albourne.

Relatives of the Goddard family, in the north transept. Dating from the 17'th century.

The alter, window and mothers union banner in the Lady Chapel of St Michaels church in Aldbourne

One of the many fine stone corbels from the 15'th century rebuilding of the church.

The church is distinguished by a large number of fine stone carvings both inside and outside.

One of the many fine carvings waiting for discovery by the visitor.

One of the many fine carvings waiting for discovery by the visitor.

One of the many fine carvings waiting for discovery by the visitor.