St Mary the Virgin Church, Red Lane, Aldermaston, Berkshire RG7 4HR
Details
Accessibility
Limited on-street parking.
There is a lay-by located opposite the church gates.
Please note: Red Lane and Church Road are narrow in places.
An uneven gravel footpath leads from the church gates to the porch entrance.
There are uneven and worn flagstones at the entrance to the porch.
Several steps lead to the Chancel and Altar.
The grounds and graves are accessed by uneven ground.
Brief description
"St Mary the Virgin Church is a Grade I listed building dating from the 1150s (12th century). The Nave and Chancel, Transeptal Chapel and Vestry were added during restoration work in c.1210.
The West Door arch dates from the 12th century and has fine examples of stonework carvings of doves, chevrons, and cable moulding around the door arch.
Above the chancel arch and surrounding nave walls, there are fine examples of 14th-century wall paintings, including a Flemish Triptych.
The stained-glass roundel windows illustrate the Annunciation and Coronation of The Virgin, date from the 13th century.
A full architectural description of the church's interior and exterior is available online from the British Listed Buildings website. Church of St Mary, Aldermaston, West Berkshire (britishlistedbuildings.co.uk)
Address
St Mary the Virgin Church, Red Lane, Aldermaston, Berkshire RG7 4HR
(correct 2023) Revd Jane Manley - jmanley.awb@gmail.com
Phone
Revd. Jane Manley - 0118 9712891 (correct 2023)
Website
The Benefice of Aldermaston and Woolhampton (awb.org.uk)
Directions
Aldermaston lies mid-way between Newbury and Reading
From Newbury - head east on A339 for 10.4 miles
From Oxford - head west on A33 for 12.3 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
Aldermaston Railway Station is the nearest station to the church - 0.5 miles walk
Amenities
Aldermaston has several public houses and cafes serving food and drinks.
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
Silchester Roman Town, Hampshire
3.12 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.