Holy Trinity Church, West Hendred, Oxfordshire OX12 8RS
Details
Accessibility
Limited on-street parking.
A pavement leads to the church lychgate, from here an uneven path continues to the porch entrance.
The grounds and graves are unpaved.
From the porch, an uneven tile floor leads to the church interior via a step.
The Nave is accessed via an uneven floor and step.
The central aisle leads to the Chancel and altar and is accessed by several steps.
Guidebooks and postcards on the church architecture are available from the church shop.
Brief description
"The Holy Trinity Church is a Grade I* listed building, first mentioned in the Domesday Book 1066."Domesday Book - Wikipedia
"The church was rebuilt between 1390-1410, with the Bell Tower, Nave and side aisles dating from this period. The Altar table and rail date from the 17th century. A fine example of stained-glass windows, some containing Medieval glass can be seen. The church 'encaustic' floor tiles (medieval) are believed to have come from Sparshold Court Manor." Parishes: West Hendred | British History Online (british-history.ac.uk)
A full architectural description of the church's interior and exterior is available online from the British Listed Buildings website. Church of the Holy Trinity, West Hendred, Oxfordshire (britishlistedbuildings.co.uk)
Address
Holy Trinity Church, Gringe Road, West Hendred, Oxfordshire OX12 8RS
Rev'd Nikolaj Christensen - rector@wantagedowns.org (Correct 2023)
Phone
01235 634940
Website
West Hendred: Holy Trinity - A Church Near You
Directions
From Didcot - head west on A4130 for 6.6 miles
From Swindon - head east on B4507 for 23 miles.
Opening Times
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Transport
Amenities
There are several public houses serving food and drinks nearby.
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Location
Nearest Venues
Champs Chapel Museum, East Hendred, Oxfordshire
1,454 metres*
Wantage Library, Wantage, Oxfordshire
2.94 miles*
3.04 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.