St Faith's Church (Church of England) Church Street, Shellingford, Oxfordshire SN7 8AD

Details

Accessibility

Limited on-street parking. 

Please note Church Street is narrow in places. 

A sloping gravel path leads from the double gates to the porch entrance.

The church's interior is reached via several stone steps.

The central aisle leads to the Chancel and altar and is accessed by several steps.

The grounds and graves are unpaved.

Brief description

"St Faith's Church is a Grade I listed building dating from the early 1100s, with the church spire dating from 1625.

The Norman porch dates from the 12th century and has a fine display of carved stone chevrons.  Inside the porch, a workman's signature who was employed on the remodelling of the porch - "John John 1677" can be seen.

The East Window (Chancel), The South Window, sedilian (seat) and the piscina (bowl) date from the 14th-15th Century.

The carved stone octagonal Font dates from the 15th century and has a Jacobean wooden hood. (1605-1625)

There are fine examples of stained-glass windows and armorials throughout the church dating from the 13th-14th century.

There are several monuments within the Nave, one being that of Sir Edward Hannes (1710) who was a physician to Queen Anne (reigned 1702-1714).

Close to the Church entrance is row of Tudor Cottages called 'Timber Yard' which are Grade II Listed buildings dating from the 1560s-1570s.

A full architectural description of the church's interior and exterior is available online from the British Listed Buildings website.

Church of St Faith, Shellingford, Oxfordshire (britishlistedbuildings.co.uk)

A row of Tudor Cottages called 'Timber Yard' are Grade II Listed buildings dating from the 1560s-1570s.

Timber Yard Cottages, Shellingford, Oxfordshire (britishlistedbuildings.co.uk)

Address

St Faith's Church (Church of England), Church Street, Shellingford, Oxfordshire SN7 8AD

Email

Parish Clerk: shellingfordpc@gmail.com

Phone

01367 710687 (Correct 2023)

Website

http://shellingford.org.uk/shellingford-facilities/st-faiths

Directions

From Faringdon - Head south-east on A417 for 3.7 miles

From Oxford - Head west on A420 for 19.8 miles

From Swindon - Head east on A420 and B4508 for 13.3 miles

Opening Times

Sunday Service weekly. (Please check website for up-to-date details)

The Church is open daily 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

2023: Shellingford is on Bus Route 67 from Faringdon.

Amenities

There are public houses and coffee shops serving hot food and drinks in Faringdon.