St Peter's Church, The Close, Stoke Lyne, Oxfordshire OX27 8RU

Details

Accessibility

Limited on-street parking.

Small lay-by near the church grounds.

Please note: The Close is very narrow in places.

There is an uneven ramped path leading from the street to the church porch

There is step access from the porch to the Nave.

The Chancel and Altar are accessed via several steps.

The Central Nave has individual seats.

There are toilets situated at the rear of the Nave.

The grounds and graves are accessed by uneven ground.

Brief description

"St. Peter's Church" is a Grade II* listed building dating from the 12th century. The Nave, Chancel, Chancel Arch and Priest doorway also date from this period.

The North Aisle, and South Tower are later additions dating from the 13th - 14th centuries. 

The carved stone font is believed to be medieval. 

Restoration was carried out to the Chancel and South Porch during the mid-1800s.

There are several tombs and memorial brasses dating from the mid-1500s

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

Address

St Peter's Church, The Close, Stoke Lyne, Oxfordshire OX27 8RU

Email

Get in touch - Stoke Lyne, St. Peter - A Church Near You

Phone

2023: Mrs Becky Adams - Benefice Administrator: 01280 848192

Website

Stoke Lyne, St. Peter - A Church Near You

Shelswell Group of Church Parishes in Diocese of Oxford (shelswellparishes.info)

Directions

From Bicester -head north on B4100 for 4.5 miles

From Banbury - head south on M40/A43/B4100 for 14.5 miles

Opening Times

For Sunday Service please check with website.

Open daily for private prayer and visitors.

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 is a public house in the village serving food and drinks.