St George's Church (Church of England) Kelmscott, Oxfordshire
Details
Accessibility
Limited on-street parking immediately outside church grounds.
Please note the lane is very narrow in places.
A pavement leads from the double gates to the church porch entrance.
The grounds and graves are accessed by uneven ground.
"William Morris's grave can be seen from leaving the church, it is located on the left behind a bay tree."
There is an uneven tiled stone floor leading from the porch to the nave.
The Nave is accessed via several uneven steps.
The central aisle leads to the Chancel and altar and is accessed by several steps.
Guidebooks on the church architecture and medieval wall paintings are available from the church shop.
Brief description
St. George's Church is a Grade II* listed building dating from the Norman-12th Century, with the Transept dating from this period. Medieval wall paintings date from the c.1280
The East Window dates from the 13th Century and the stained-glass window depicting St. George dates from 1430.
William Morris (1834-1896) socialist, artist, and textile designer associated with the Arts and Crafts Movement is buried in the church graveyard.
Arts and Crafts movement - Wikipedia
A full architectural description of the church's interior and exterior is available online from the British Listed Buildings website. Church of St George, Kelmscott, Oxfordshire (britishlistedbuildings.co.uk)
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/163/
Address
St. George Church, Kelmscott (village), Lechlade. GL7 3HF
shillvalley.broadshire@aol.co.uk
Phone
Rev'd Harry McInnes - 01993 845954 (Correct 2023)
Website
https://svbb.org.uk/kelmscott/ (correct 2023)
Directions
St. George's Church is located midway between Witney and Swindon.
From Witney - Head south-west on A4095 for 11.5 miles
From Swindon - Head north on A361 for 14.5 miles.
Opening Times
Family Communion Service - Third Sunday 10.30 (one-hour 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
The nearest railway stations are in Witney and Swindon.
Amenities
Kelmscott Manor is located less than half a mile south of St. George's Church.
The Plough Inn (3-Star Hotel) is located nearby.
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Location
Nearest Venues
Kelmscott Village, Oxfordshire GL7
175 metres*
Buscot Weir, Buscot, Oxfordshire
1.45 miles*
Buscot Manor, Buscot, Oxfordshire
1.54 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.