St Augustine's Church, East Hendred, Oxfordshire OX12 8LA
Details
Accessibility
Limited on-street parking.
The Village Hall has parking available, a one-minute walk away.
A pavement leads to the church's double gates, and from here a path continues to the porch entrance.
The grounds and graves are unpaved.
From the porch, the church's interior is reached via a step.
The Nave is accessed via a step.
The central aisle leads to the Chancel and altar and is accessed by several steps.
Guide notes on the church interior and exterior, and West Tower is available from the church shop.
A Hearing (Induction) Loop system operates.
Brief description
"St Augustine's Church is a Grade II* listed building with parts dating as early as the 13th Century.
"The West Tower is 'perpendicular in style' (English Gothic architecture - Wikipedia) and dates from c1450s. The 'Faceless Clock' by James Seymour, dates from 1525.' 'It chimes and strikes every three hours and plays 'Angels' Hymn by Orlando Gibbons.' A guide "James Seymour's Ancient Faceless Church Clock, East Hendred' is available from the church shop." (Leaflet available)
The Nave and side aisles date from the 13th century with round pillars and carved stone heads dating from this period
The Chancel Screen, Altar table, reredos, piscina (bowl) and sedilia (seat) date from the 19th century.
The South Chapel also known as 'The Eyston Chapel' dates from the early 15th century.
A fine example of a stained-glass window and armorials can be seen, some containing Medieval glass can be seen.
A full architectural description of the church's interior and exterior is available online from the British Listed Buildings website. Church of St Augustine of Canterbury, East Hendred, Oxfordshire (britishlistedbuildings.co.uk)
Address
St Augustine's Church, East Hendred, Oxfordshire OX12 8LA
Please use the following link for an email contact form. (Correct 2023)
Get in touch - East Hendred: St Augustine of Canterbury - A Church Near You
Phone
Rev'd Dr. Nikolaj Christensen (Correct 2023)
01235 634940
Website
East Hendred: St Augustine of Canterbury - A Church Near You
Directions
From Didcot - head west on A417 for 5.5 miles
From Newbury - head north on A34 for 16 miles.
Opening Times
The church is open daily from 09.00 - 16.00 for private prayer and visitors.
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
Didcot and Wantage have many public houses and cafes for food and drinks.
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Location
Nearest Venues
Champs Chapel Museum, East Hendred, Oxfordshire
314 metres*
Holy Trinity Church, West Hendred, Oxfordshire OX12 8RS
1,237 metres*
Milton Manor House, Oxfordshire
2.81 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.