St Mary the Virgin Church, Steeple Barton, Oxfordshire OX25 4QR

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Accessibility

Limited on-street parking/lay-by opposite church gates.

Please note Church Lane is narrow in places.

A gravel footpath leads from the church gates to the porch entrance.

Several steps lead from the Nave to the Chancel and Altar.

The grounds and graves are accessed by uneven ground.

Brief description

"St Mary the Virgin Church" is a Grade II listed building dating from the early 14th/15th century.  

The church Chancel, Nave, and West Tower date from the 14th century onwards.

A carved stone fluted tub font and moulded base dates from 12th century.

There are fine examples of Minton floor tiles leading to the altar.

The stained-glass windows date from the 19th century.  

A full architectural description of the church is available online from the British Listed Buildings website.

Church of St Mary, Steeple Barton, Oxfordshire (britishlistedbuildings.co.uk)

Address

St Mary the Virgin's Church, Steeple Barton, Oxfordshire OX25 4QR

Email

Get in touch - Steeple Barton: St Mary - A Church Near You

Phone

Revd Jane Wright - 011869 340510 (corrected 2023)

Website

Steeple Barton: St Mary - A Church Near You

Directions

From Bicester - head east on B4030 for 9.6 miles

From Chipping Norton - head west on B4030 for 9.9 miles

Opening Times

Sunday Service - 3rd Sunday every month 5.00 pm

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

Bicester and Chipping Norton have several public houses and cafes serving food and drinks.

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