Holy Cross, Binstead, Ryde, Isle of Wight

Holy Cross Church, Binstead, is the parish church of Binstead on the outskirts of Ryde on the north coast of the Isle of Wight. The church has origins in the late 11th century, was remodeled in the mid-13th century, and has long been associated with the historic settlement and quarries near Quarr. Its chancel preserves notable herringbone masonry, while the nave was rebuilt in 1843–45 by Thomas Hellyer and a north aisle was added in 1875. The church was seriously damaged by fire in 1969 and subsequently restored and rededicated in 1971.The churchyard gateway incorporates reused Norman moldings and a carved figure locally known as “the Idol”. The west wall also includes medieval carved stones, including zoomorphic figures interpreted as a griffin and a possible dragon, whilst above the south entrance porch is a weathered low relief dove of the Holy Spirit.

Timings

Friday 11 September:

11:00 to 15:00

Saturday 12 September:

Wedding

Sunday 13 September:

09:30 Morning Worship

Monday 14 September:

11:00 to 15:00

Tuesday 15 September:

11:00 to 15:00

Wednesday 16 September:

11:00 to 15:00

Thursday 17 September:

11:00 to 15:00

Friday 18 September:

11:00 to 15:00

Saturday 19 September:

Wedding

Sunday 20 September:

09:30 Holy Communion

Location & directions

Holy Cross, Church Road, Binstead, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3SY

Directions:

The church is just off the main A3045 Ryde to Wootton/Newport road on Church Road in Binstead

Contact on day:

Brett Gillingham

Telephone number:

+447803908339

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Limited parking

Additional information

There is a notable pre-reformation scratch dial (or mass dial) located on the south-east corner of the church’s exterior wall. This incised medieval timekeeper was carved between the 13th and 16th centuries to help churchwardens and local agricultural communities track daylight and services (like mass and vespers) based on the suns shadow. The church retains a medieval bell traditionally associated with Quarr Abbey. Inside, the Chancel features a carved Flemish-style altar, probably dating from the late 16th or early 17th century with biblical scenes such as the Last Supper and the Nativity

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