Church in the Woods....

in Upper Ichen Benefice, Bramdean.   This iron church was built in 1883 at the instigation of the Rev. Alfred Ceasar Bishop MA (the rector of Bramdean) in order that the commoners, charcoal burners and gypsy itinerants who used Bramdean Common were able to attend a church.   His widow, Louisa, Francis, Katherine died in 1893 and endowed in her will monies to be held in trust to ensure the future of the church.   This fund is now a registered Charity and is the responsibility of 3 trustees together with the current rector who manage and maintain the church.   The extra shows the bell tower and weather-vane.