St Mary's Church (Roman Catholic) East Hendred, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 8LF

Details

Accessibility

Limited on-street parking.

Please note St Mary's Road is narrow in places.

An uneven cobbled footpath leads from the church gates to the porch entrance.

There is a level entrance leading from the Porch into the Nave.

Several steps lead to the Chancel and Altar.

A ramp is available.

The grounds and graves are accessed by uneven ground.

Brief description

"St Mary's Church" is a Grade II listed building, commissioned by C.J Eyston and built by architect C.A. Buckler in the style of early-English architecture. The church was consecrated in 1865 by the Catholic Bishop of Southwark.

The stained-glass windows were designed and installed by Hardman & Co.

A full architectural description of the church is available from the British Listed Buildings website. Roman Catholic Church of Saint Mary, East Hendred, Oxfordshire (britishlistedbuildings.co.uk)

Address

St Mary's Church (Catholic) East Hendred, Oxfordshire OX12 8LF

Email

office@hendredcatholicparish.org.uk

Phone

2023: Rev. Mgr. Andrew Burnham - 07976 437979

Website

Hendred Catholic Parish

Directions

From Wantage - head east on A417 for 4.6 miles

From Oxford - head south on A34 for 13.9 miles.

Opening Times

Sunday Mass is held weekly - 09.30 am and 6.00 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

There are several public houses and cafes in the village and nearby Wantage.