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Forest Parish Church

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Forest

Part of Deanery of Guernsey

Story

Church on this site since before 1048 (mentioned in Royal Charter). Pre-Christian pagan shrine site. Once in possession of Abbey of Moutiers, France. Architecture similar to early Celtic churches of Brittany, Ireland and West Wales. Built in stages: 11th century southeast corner, 13th century nave/tower/chancel, 15th century north aisle. Major restoration 1891 by Rev E.F.P. Colman; vestries added 1922. Lych Gate is a war memorial to fallen of both World Wars.

Forest Parish Church, also known as Ste Marguerite de la Foret, is the smallest parish church in Guernsey. The church is dedicated to Ste Marguerite (St Margaret) of Antioch. The church also hosts various events, including summer concert series and Christmas celebrations. —

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Heritage visiting welcomed (inferred from the source page)

People2

  • Linda Archard — Rector's Warden
  • Mr. Keith Bienvenu — Churchwarden

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  • Regular worship services (inferred from the source page)
  • Flower Festival (June/July)
  • Summer Concert Series (inferred from the source page)
  • Christmas and Easter events (inferred from the source page)
  • Let's Do craft mornings for children

Hours

Saturday 5:00pm BCP said Eucharist; Sunday 11:30am Parish Communion

Last checked 28 March 2026·churchofengland.org.gg

Contact

Phone
+44 1481 266633
Email
adriandatta@icloud.com
Website
forestparishchurch.org.gg
Address
Forest Church, Le Bourg de Haut, Le Bourg, Forest, Guernsey GY8 0BF

History1

Key dates and recorded company events for Forest Parish Church.

  • 1922—Vestries added

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