Church of St Peter and St Paul (Church of England) Checkendon
Details
Accessibility
Designated disabled parking bay located immediately outside church gates.
Limited on-street parking immediately outside church grounds.
Designated disabled parking bay located in Village Hall car park (located 500 feet/152 metres away)
A pavement leads from the church gates to the porch entrance.
The porch has a step leading into the Nave.
The central aisle leads to the Chancel, accessed by a step.
Hearing Loop System is in operation.
Toilet facilities are located at the Village Hall.
Brief description
St. Paul and St. Paul Church is a Grade I* listed Romanesque/Norman-style building, dating from the early 11th Century, with additional parts Nave, Chancel and Apse dating from the 12th-14th centuries. Medieval wall paintings dating from 1330 can be seen in the semicircular apse.
There is an etched glass memorial window by Lawrence Whistler, as a tribute to Eric Kennington R.A.* artist and sculptor (1888-1960). He served as a war artist in both World Wars. St. Peter and St Paul Church has a sculpture, capitals, and roof bosses by Eric Kennington. He served as Church Warden and is buried here. (R.A.* - a member of the Royal Academy).
The church is a Langtree Team Ministry member, and the website has further details (link below).
A full architectural description of the church's interior and exterior is available online from the British Listed Buildings website (link below). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Peter_and_St_Paul,_Checkendon
https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101180822-church-of-st-peter-and-st-paul-checkendon#.ZDfiq3bMKUl
https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1180822
Address
St. Peter and St Paul Church, Main Street, Checkendon, RG8 0SR
The Rectory, Checkendon, RG8 0SR
langtreechurches1-office@yahoo.com (Correct 2023)
Phone
01491 680252 (Correct 2023) - Rev. Canon Kevin Davies
Website
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/420/
Directions
From Henley-on-Thames head west on B481 for 8 miles
Opening Times
2023: Sunday Service - Weekly 11.00 am
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
The nearest railway station is Henley-on-Thames.
Amenities
Toilet facilities are in the Village Hall car park.
There are several public houses serving food nearby in the village.
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
The Oratory School, Reading, Berkshire
1,460 metres*
Cane End Village, Reading, Berkshire
2.32 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.