St Clement's Church, Ashampstead

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Details

Accessibility:

There is a large step at the entrance that might be some trouble for wheelchair users; there is a ramp available inside the church. Close by the village hall has accessible toilets, baby-changing facilities and wheelchair access.

Brief description:

The parish church is the 12th century Church of St. Clement's which has a 15th century wooden bell turret. St. Clement's is known for its 13th century fresco wall paintings which have been rediscovered on the north wall, chancel arch and in the chancel. They were rediscovered in the 19th century having been plastered over in the 16th century.

Address:

The Vicarage

Pangbourne Rd

Upper Basildon

READING

RG8 8LS

Email:

No email address given but they can contact you via email using: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/2642/get-in-touch/

Phone:

(01491) 671714

Website:

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/2642/

Directions:

Follow the B4009 until you see a turning for Dog Lane, this will lead you onto a turning for Chapel Lane, follow it south and you should see the Church. 

Ordnance Survey Number: SU564768

Opening Times:

Communion: Every Second, Fourth Sunday at 8:30 a.m. for 30m

Evensong: Every Third Sunday at 6 p.m. for 1hr

Family Communion: Every First Sunday at 10 a.m. for 45m

Transport:

There is only a limited service of buses running to Ashamstead, see more here: https://bustimes.org/localities/ashampstead

Amenities:

The church is only a short walk away from a delicatessen "Vicar's Game" that offers food. 

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