Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Botolph, Bradenham
In or near Bradenham.
Church of St Botolph, Bradenham — church in Bradenham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Saunderton · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Botolph in Bradenham is located in Buckinghamshire, postcode HP14 4HF. The nearest railway station is Saunderton, which is 1.8 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Botolph, Bradenham is a parish church in the West Midlands. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Saunderton, about 1.8 km away.
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Heritage listing
Details BRADENHAM BRADENHAM VILLAGE SU 89 NW 3/69 Church of St. Botolph 21.6.55 GV II* Parish church. Nave originally c.1100, with C15-early C16 W. tower; N. chapel added 1542 by William, second Lord Windsor; chancel rebuilt 1863-5 by G.E. Street; C19 S. porch. Flint with stone dressings, the N. chapel rendered. W. tower is of 2 stages with diagonal buttresses, moulded parapet, paired lights with 4-centred heads to bell-chamber, and similar single light to S. side. W. side has 3-light Perpendicular window over moulded doorway with depressed arch and Tudor hoodmould. Canted stair projection on N. side. Nave has 2 bays of C14-C15 2-light traceried windows, very much restored. Romanesque S. doorway with inner and outer roll-mouldings, flanking half-columns, blind tympanum, and lintel with diaper and cable ornament. Chancel has traceried windows, one 2-light to S. and 3-light to E. N. chapel has W. door with moulded 4-centred arch, terracotta panel with stag's head, partly blocked entry to crypt, and windows with 4-centred heads, 2 2-light to N., 3-light to E. Interior has wide unmoulded arch to tower and C19 double-chamfered chancel arch. C19 piscina, sedilia and arches to N. chapel. 1742 altar, early C20 communion rails by Canon Vernon Staley, C20 screen and rood. Some C16-C17 heraldic glass in N. chapel, 1887 Jubilee window in tower. Other fittings C19 and C20. Black and white marble monument with caryatids in N. chapel, in memory of Charles West, 1684, attributed to William Kidwell. RCHM I.p.61-62. Records of Bucks XV p.34. Listing NGR: SU8283497126 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 46549 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bradenham Woods, Park Wood & The Coppice SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Botolph is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II* listed building is noted for its architectural significance within the context of the surrounding area, which includes the Bradenham Woods, Park Wood & The Coppice SSSI and is part of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6668, -0.8037
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Bradenham
- Postcode
- HP14 4HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Buckinghamshire
- Nearest railway station
- Saunderton — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17540906 (CC0)
- commons: Bradenham Church.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Botolph, Bradenham?
- Church of St Botolph, Bradenham is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP14 4HF), in the parish of Bradenham.
- What is Church of St Botolph, Bradenham?
- Church of St Botolph, Bradenham — church in Bradenham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Botolph, Bradenham?
- The nearest railway station is Saunderton, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP14 4HF.
- Is Church of St Botolph, Bradenham a listed building?
- Church of St Botolph, Bradenham is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Botolph, Bradenham a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Botolph, Bradenham is part of the Bradenham Woods, Park Wood & The Coppice SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Botolph, Bradenham free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Botolph, Bradenham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Botolph, Bradenham?
- The nearest railway station is Saunderton, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP14 4HF.