St Michael's Church, Barford, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX15 0RJ

Details

Accessibility

Limited on-street parking.

Small lay-by in front of the church grounds.

Please note: the lanes are very narrow in places.

The church is at the junction of Church Street/Lower Street/South Newington Road.

There is an uneven slope for access adjacent to the church.

There are cobbled stones at the entrance of the church gates.

A gravel path leads from the church gates to the porch.

An alternative entrance with several steps is near the lay-by.

There is step access from the porch to the Nave.

The grounds and graves are accessed by uneven ground.

Brief description

"St. Michael's Church" is a Grade I listed building dating from the 12th century (1150).

The church was later remodelled and restored during the 13th century.

The Porch door is a fine example of a plank door with wrought-iron strap hinges.

The Nave, Chancel, and North Porch date from the 12th century.

The Chancel Arch was added during the 13th century.

The Chancel Screen dates from the 15th century, and doors were added during the Georgian period between 1714 -1837.

The carved wooden lectern and prayer table is Jacobean (1603-1625).

The church grounds contain several notable tombstones, a description can be found on the British Listed of Buildings.

A full architectural description of the church is available online from the British Listed Buildings website Church of St Michael, Barford St Michael, Oxfordshire (britishlistedbuildings.co.uk)

Address

St Michael's Church, Barford, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX15 0RJ

Email

Get in touch - Barford St Michael - A Church Near You

Phone

Revd. Annie Goldthorp - 01869 336880 (Correct 2023)

Website

Barford St Michael - A Church Near You

Directions

From Deddington - head west on Hempton Road for 2.3 miles

From Bloxham - head south on Barford Road for 2.6 miles

From Banbury - head south on A361 for 6 miles

Opening Times

Sunday Service - Holy Communion, please check the website for up-to-date service times.

Family Service - Every 3rd Sunday, 10.30 am

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

Deddington, Bloxham and Banbury have several public houses and cafes serving food and drinks.