[church] St Laurence Church (Church of England) West Challow, Oxfordshire OX12 9TN

Details

Accessibility

Limited on-street parking.

Please note Orchard Lane is narrow in places.

Car parking facilities are available at the Village Hall (1 min walk)

A flagstone path leads from the church gate to the porch. Slippery conditions when wet.

There are worn flagstones at the entrance of the church.

There is a small step into the interior

The Chancel and Altar are accessed by several steps.

The grounds and graves are accessed by uneven ground.

Guidebooks and notes on the church architecture are available from the church.

"Autism or Asperger Aware/Accessible/Assistance Dogs permitted."

Large print hymn books are available. 

Brief description

"St Laurence Church," is a Grade II listed building dating from the 12th century. The Chancel Arch and Nave date from this period.

The Chancel screen and piscina date from the 15th century.

The double bellcote and one bell date from 1283, the second bell was forged in 1629.

The stained-glass windows date from the 19th century, some glass fragments date from the early 15th century.

A full architectural description of the church is available online from the British Listed Buildings website. Church of St Laurence, West Challow, Oxfordshire (britishlistedbuildings.co.uk)

Address

 St Laurence Church, West Challow, Oxfordshire OX12 9TN

Email

Contact the Church – West Challow Parish Council (Correct 2023)

Revd. Ness Brunner-Ellis - rector-ridgeway.churches@outlook.com (Correct 2023)

Phone

Not available.

Website

Church – About – West Challow Parish Council

West Challow - Wikipedia

Directions

From Wantage - head west on A417 for 2.6 miles.

Opening Times

Open daily - 9.30 am - 4.30 pm for private prayer and visitors.

Sunday Service - Second Sunday of each month for Holy Communion 08.30 am (30 mins service)

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

Amenities

Wantage has several public houses and cafes serving food and drinks.