St John the Baptist Church and Ruins, Mongewell, Oxfordshire OX10 8BU
Details
Accessibility
The Church and Ruins are located in the grounds of Mongewell Park and Gardens.
Limited on-street parking.
Please note the approach to the grounds and church is via a narrow lane.
There is a footpath leading to the gate entrance.
From the gate, a narrow grassy, uneven path leads to the church and ruins.
There are uneven worn stone steps at the entrance leading into the ruins interior.
The Chancel and Altar are accessed via steps.
Uneven floor tiles within the Chancel and Alter interior.
The grounds and graves are accessed by uneven ground.
A pdf guide on the church's history and ruins can be downloaded (free) from the Churches Conservation Trust website.
Brief description
"St John the Baptist Church and Ruins," is a Grade II listed building dating from the early 12th century (Norman). The Chancel Arch, walls, corbels, and the North and South windows date from this period.
In 1791 Bishop Hon. Shute Barrington restored the church in the Gothic style, adding the apse and brick turret.
In 1888, John Morris and Spencer Slingsby Stallwood restored the Chancel adding Neo-Norman decoration to the Arch.
In the early 20th century, further restoration was carried out on the Chancel, at this time the Font and several monuments were moved inside the Chancel.
One such monument is that of John Saunders, lying in a reclining position wearing a turban and reading a book.
The Church was declared redundant in 1981.
A pdf guide to the church's history can be downloaded from The Churches Conservation Trust.
St John the Baptist's Church, Mongewell - Wikipedia
Address
St John the Baptist Church and Ruins, Mongewell, Oxfordshire OX10 8BU
Available via the website (link below)
Phone
0845 303 2760
Website
Directions
From Wallingford - head south on A4074 for 2.5 miles
From Cholsey* - head north-east on A4130 for 2.9 miles
From Reading - head north on 14074 for 12.7 miles
Opening Times
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
*Cholsey and Wallingford is the nearest serving railway station.
Amenities
Wallingford has several public houses and cafes for food and drinks.
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
Winterbrook, Wallingford, Oxfordshire
634 metres*
The Royal, 32 St Mary's Street, Wallingford, Oxfordshire
1,293 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.