St Mary's Church, South Stoneham

St. Mary's Church, South Stoneham
Church of St. Mary
St Mary's Church, South Stoneham
St. Mary's Church, South Stoneham
Shown within Southampton
50°56′12″N 1°22′31″W / 50.93656°N 1.37530°W / 50.93656; -1.37530
LocationSwaythling, Hampshire
CountryEngland
DenominationAnglican
WebsiteParish of Swaythling
History
StatusParish church
Founded12th century
DedicationSt Mary
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationListed building - Grade I
Architectural typeChurch
StyleNorman
Specifications
MaterialsStone
Administration
ProvinceCanterbury
DioceseWinchester
ArchdeaconryBournemouth
DeanerySouthampton
ParishSwaythling
Clergy
Bishop(s)Bishop of Southampton
Vicar(s)Revd Peter Dockree
Listed Building – Grade I
Designated14 July 1953
Amended 8 October 1981
Reference no.1179339

St. Mary's Church, South Stoneham is one of the two remaining medieval churches in the city of Southampton, England. Parts of the building date from the Norman period and the chancel arch is 12th century. The church lies in a secluded position off Wessex Lane, near the north-eastern edge of Southampton and is almost hidden in the Southampton University accommodation campus.