St Mary the Virgin - Souldern - Oxon
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Norfolk12
N 51° 58.872 W 001° 14.394
30U E 620877 N 5760410
a lovely country church tucked away down a small lane,in this tiny village in Oxfordshire.
Waymark Code: WM6QNB
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/09/2009
Views: 5
some lovely architectural features on this old church,which is open daily. a brass dated 1514 in the nave believed to be the lady of the manor.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin dates from the twelfth century, although many alterations have since been made.
The font is twelfth century and the chalice is Cromwellian.
There are six bells, most of which date from the seventeenth century.
Wordsworth stayed in the old rectory, formerly to the north of the church, in 1820, and wrote his sonnet, ‘A Parsonage in Oxfordshire,’ during his visit.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1500
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 12:00 AM
Street address of Church:
St Mary the Virgin
Souldern, Oxfordshire United Kingdom
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If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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