Arguably the finest parish church in Oxfordshire, St Mary dates to the 13th century, features wonderful carvings inside and out. Gargoyles and grotesques abound, with mythological figures of animals and humans, lords and ladies.
Church Close,
Adderbury,
Oxfordshire,
England,
OX17 3LP
A lovely church of no inconsiderable size, with a 13th century tower and several excellent medieval funerary brasses, dating to the mid 14th century. The church maintains a copy of a 1634 bible on display, and there is a very well preserved Norman north door.
Church Road,
Ashbury,
Oxfordshire,
England,
SN6 8NB
A small church in a quiet West Oxfordshire village, known for its 13th century wall paintings. St Mary's also boasts a very fine priest's door with Saxon carvings.
Burford Road,
Black Bourton,
Oxfordshire,
England,
OX18 2PQ
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Church Heritage Highlight: Fabulous set of medieval wall paintings and carved corbel heads adorn this quiet country church Heritage Rating:? Location: Black Bourton is off the B4020 between Carterton and Bampton. In the village turn north of the B2040 onto Burford Road. The church is a few hundred yards ahead on the left. Limited parking available.
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St Mary's, Buckland is a gem of a church, located in an almost perfect estate village. The church dates to the 12th century, with the addition of a 13th century chancel and tower. There are matching south and north Norman doors, perfectly aligned, which is quite unusual for this period. In the chancel is an odd triangular heart-burial locker, created for William Holcott of Barcote Manor (d. 1575). Holcott was a staunch Protestant reformer who narrowly escaped being executed for his reforming views during the reign of Queen Mary I.
Buckland,
Oxfordshire,
England
More of a cathedral in appearance than is Oxford Cathedral, this lovely wool church sits beside the River Windrush at the foot of Burford. The church was begun in 1175, with much rebuilding in the late 15th century. Early pagan carvings are incorporated into the tower, and traces of medieval wall paintings can be seen. Don't miss the Tanfield Monument in St Catherine's Chapel, a testament to the power of wealth and little taste.
Burford,
Cotswolds,
Oxfordshire,
England,
OX18 4RY
Childrey is a small village in the Vale of white Horse, close to Wantage, and on the edge of the Berkshire Downs. The parish church is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin, and dates to the 11th century.
Church Row,
Childrey,
Oxfordshire,
England,
OX12 9PQ
A lovely, stuccoed Georgian church, built in 1763 by Charles Peers in elegant classical style. The interior is an 18th century delight, with a west gallery, raised on Italianate columns, overlooking box pews.
Chiselhampton,
Oxfordshire,
England
One of the earliest Christian sites in Britain, Dorchester Abbey stands on the site of a 7th century Saxon cathedral. The large church is all that remains of an Augustinian abbey, which was founded in 1140. There are 14th century wall paintings, and a striking Jesse Window, in addition to some very early stained glass (c.1225). The former abbey Guest House, beside the church, houses the Dorchester Museum.
Dorchester on Thames,
Oxfordshire,
England
A 12th century church with a fascinating history, All Saints is composed of an aisled nave, transepts, chancel, north-east chapel, and central tower beneath a stone tiled roof. Though the current building is primarily Transitional Norman and Early English, it seems quite likely that there was a Saxon minster on this spot before the Norman Conquest.
Church Street ,
Faringdon,
Oxfordshire,
England,
SN7 7HW
A wonderful little country church, with a carved Norman doorway and tympanum, 14th century tower and font, and 16th century 'Batersby Brass'.
Great Rollright,
Oxfordshire,
England
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