Historic churches Β· South East England
Church of St Mary and St Edburga, Stratton Audley
In or near Chetwode.
Church of St Mary and St Edburga, Stratton Audley β a Grade I-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 minβ1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bicester North Β· 3.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Mary and St Edburga is located in Stratton Audley, Oxfordshire, with the postcode OX27 9AQ. The nearest railway station is Bicester North, which is 3.7 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary and St Edburga, Stratton Audley is a Grade I-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
Details STRATTON AUDLEY CHURCH LANE SP6026 (West side) 21/119 Church of St. Mary and St. 07/12/66 Edburga GV I Church. C14 and C15. Restoration of 1861 by Roger Smith. Coursed limestone rubble. Chancel has a slate roof with stone coped gable, the other roofs not visible. Aisled nave, chancel, west tower, north porch. 4-window range on north. Chancel has a 3-light Perpendicular east window. 2-light Perpendicular windows to north and south have square heads, hood moulds and label stops. Diagonal buttresses. Stone parapet. North aisle has a 3-light east window with intersecting tracery; two 4-light Perpendicular windows, one restored and a lancet to right of porch. Crenellated stone parapet with gargoyles. Perpendicular stone porch has a wide moulded and chamfered archway. Bench seats. Decorated stone 4-centred arched north door has moulded and chamfered jambs. Crenellated parapet with finials. Diagonal buttresses with gargoyles. West tower of 4 stages. Pointed arched west doorway. 2-light Perpendicular window to first and bell-stages, the latter with louvres. Elsewhere lancets. Angle buttresses. Crenellated parapet with finials. South aisle has 2 entrances one with a pointed arched head, the other to right with a reused C12 doorway. Plank doors. 2-light Decorated windows to left. Two 4-light Perpendicular windows to right. Stone parapet with gargoyles. Nave has three, 2-light Perpendicular clerestory windows. C15 chancel roof has cusped struts and open tracery between the beams and braces. Nave and aisles have restored C19 roof incorporating earlier timbers. 3 bay north and south arcades. The north arcade has clustered Early English piers. The south arcade appears similar but recut rather than rebuilt in the C14. Jacobean pulpit. Medieval octagonal font. Medieval parish c
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Mary and St Edburga is located in Stratton Audley, Oxfordshire, in the West Midlands. This Grade I listed church is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9295, -1.1163
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Stratton Audley
- Postcode
- OX27 9AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Bicester North β 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17528037 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary and St Edburga, Stratton Audley?
- Church of St Mary and St Edburga, Stratton Audley is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX27 9AQ), in the parish of Stratton Audley.
- What is Church of St Mary and St Edburga, Stratton Audley?
- Church of St Mary and St Edburga, Stratton Audley β a Grade I-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary and St Edburga, Stratton Audley?
- The nearest railway station is Bicester North, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX27 9AQ.
- When was Church of St Mary and St Edburga, Stratton Audley built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- Is Church of St Mary and St Edburga, Stratton Audley a listed building?
- Church of St Mary and St Edburga, Stratton Audley is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Church of St Mary and St Edburga, Stratton Audley a protected site?
- Yes β Church of St Mary and St Edburga, Stratton Audley is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Mary and St Edburga, Stratton Audley free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary and St Edburga, Stratton Audley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary and St Edburga, Stratton Audley?
- The nearest railway station is Bicester North, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX27 9AQ.