St Catherine's Church /St Katherine's Church, Chiselhampton, Oxfordshire OX44 7XF
Details
Accessibility
Church closed for repairs.
Limited on-street parking, narrow lay-by.
There is a gravel footpath leading to the church entrance.
The Church interior is accessed via two steps.
The grounds and graves are accessed by uneven ground.
If closed, a key is available from Church Farm (next door) or The Coach & Horses Public House nearby.
Administered by the Church Conservation Trust.
A pdf guide on the church's history and ruins can be downloaded (free) from the Churches Conservation Trust website.
Brief description
"St Katherine's Church" is a Grade II listed building dating from the1750's, Georgian period. The church was built using materials from the demolished medieval St. Mary's Chapel and later dedicated to St. Katherine in 1763.
The Church interior is accessed via two steps.
Renowned artist John Piper painted the Bell Tower clock face. John Piper (artist) - Wikipedia
The hexagonal pulpit, reading desk, communion table and altar are believed to have been rescued from St. Mary's Chapel.
The Reredos screen shows the Lord's Prayer (left) the Ten Commandments (centre) and The Creed (right).
The Nave consists of oak box pews and narrow seats.
The church was declared redundant in 1977.
A pdf guide to the church's history can be downloaded from The Churches Conservation Trust.
Address
St. Catherine's Church/St. Katherine's Church, Chiselhampton, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX44 7XF
Phone
Church Conservation Trust, Central Office, 0845 303 2760
Website
Directions
From Oxford - head southwest on A4074 and B4015 for 8.8 miles
From Abingdon - head east on A415 and B4015 for 8.7 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
Amenities
The Coach & Horses Public House is located nearby.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
Ascott Park, Stadhampton, Oxfordshire
1.32 miles*
Nuneham Courtenay, Oxfordshire
2.46 miles*
Ripon College and Chapel, Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire
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.