St Bartholomew's Church (Church of England) Yarnton, Oxfordshire OX5 1PY
Details
Accessibility
Limited on-street parking. Please note Church Lane is narrow in places.
A gravel path leads from the gate to the church porch.
There are worn flagstones at the entrance of the Porch.
There is ramp access from the Porch entrance to the Nave.
The grounds and graves are accessed by uneven ground.
The north 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.
Brief description
"St Bartholomew's Church is a Grade I listed building dating from the early 1100s and further restoration carried out in the 13th century.
The stone round tub Font, Chancel Arch, the alabaster Reredos, East Window, South Nave, octagonal Font, church pews, and the Spencer Memorial Chapel date from the 12th - 18th centuries.
The southwest Tower dates from 1611 and the wooden screen in front of the entrance was made in 1854 from Jacobean wood panels (1603-1625).
The Spencer Memorial Chapel dates from 1611 and is perpendicular in style. The Spencer Monument, designed by Jasper Holleman for Sir William Spencer dates from 1609, displaying the Spencer griffin and family crest with figures of the Spencer children. Spencer Baronets - Wikipedia
The second Spencer Monument designed by John Nash for Sir Thomas Spencer dates from 1684. It displays figures of Thomas, his wife, sons, and daughters.
A 17th-century carved wooden screen with obelisks, fluted columns, and bosses separates the Spencer Memorial Chapel from the Nave.
There are fine examples of stained-glass windows and armorials throughout the church dating from the 14th century, some containing Flemish glass."
A 14th-century Cross shaft and base can be seen within the church grounds.
A full architectural description of the church's interior and exterior is available online from the British Listed Buildings website. Church of St Bartholomew, Yarnton, Oxfordshire (britishlistedbuildings.co.uk)
Address
St Bartholomew's Church (Church of England) Yarnton, Oxfordshire OX5 1PY
Rev'd Oliver Petter: Vicar@ybsbenefice.org.uk (Correct 2023)
Phone
01865 373714 (Correct 2023)
Website
Yarnton church, Begbroke church, Shipton-on-Cherwell church (ybsbenefice.org.uk)
Directions
From Oxford - head north on A4144 for 6.2 miles
From Chipping Norton - head south on A44 for 15.2 miles
Opening Times
2023: The Church is open daily for private prayer and visitors.
Sunday and Wednesday 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
2023: Yarnton is on Bus Route S3gold from Oxford.
Amenities
Two public houses serve food and drinks in the village of Yarnton.
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Location
Nearest Venues
London Oxford Airport, Kidlington, Oxfordshire
2.16 miles*
2.50 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.