St Leonard's Church, Sunningwell, Oxfordshire OX13 6RD
Details
Accessibility
Limited on-street parking.
Please note: Sunningwell Road is narrow in places.
There is a path leading from the church gates to the Porch.
The church grounds and graves are accessed by uneven ground.
Level entrance to the interior of the church.
The altar is accessed by steps.
Hearing Induction Loop available.
Brief description
"St Leonard's Church," is a Grade II* listed building dating from the 13th century, the Chancel and Nave date from this period.
The West Porch and Tudor Archway are 14th century.
The North Tower and South Transept date from the 15th Century.
The seven-sided Jewel Porch, built by Rector John Jewel dates from the 1550s.
The Nave contains fine examples of medieval floor tiles and 17th-century pews and pulpit.
The stained-glass windows date between the 13th - 15th Centuries.
Some restoration was carried out in the late 1800s to the Reredos, Piscina and mosaic floor.
A full architectural description of the church is available online from the Church of St Leonard, Sunningwell, Oxfordshire (britishlistedbuildings.co.uk)
Address
St. Leonard's Church, Sunningwell Road, Sunningwell OX13 6RD
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Phone
Robert Glenny - 01235 554739
Website
Sunningwell : St Leonard - Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust | OHCT
www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6018
Church of St Leonard, Sunningwell, Oxfordshire (britishlistedbuildings.co.uk)
Directions
From Oxford - head south on A4144 for 5 miles
From Abingdon - head north on Wootton Road, B4017 and Sunningwell Road for 2.8 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
There are buses operating from Abingdon and Oxford.
Amenities
There is a public house nearby serving food and drinks.
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
Abingdon on Thames, Oxfordshire
2.13 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.