About St. George's
Pontesberie is mentioned in the Domesday Book and was rated for Danegeld at four hides and a half with another one hide and a half which did not pay the tax. The church is not mentioned specifically but it is suspected that this one hide and a half of the Manor was church land. For a short guide to St. George's, click here.
The Churchyard
The churchyard is circular which usually indicates a very ancient site. Of particular interest are the large yew trees and the classical iron tomb of Hamlet Harrison dated 1843 located near the eastern gateway. He and other members of his family were incumbents for most of the 19th century. More...
The West End Room
The proposal that St. George’s establish the West End Room within the body of the church arose out of the need to find a more suitable meeting place for church and other local associated activities. Since the early 20th century St. George’s had used the adjacent Deanery Hall for such gatherings; however ... More...