Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Mary, Bloxham
In or near Milton.
Church of St Mary, Bloxham — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Bill Nicholls — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Banbury · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Mary in Bloxham, the nearest railway station is Banbury, which is 5.7 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary, Bloxham is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1284130). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
The church of Our Lady of Bloxham, informally called St Mary's Bloxham, is the Church of England parish church in Bloxham, Oxfordshire. It is notable for its 14th-century tower and spire, which is the highest in Oxfordshire. It is unusually large for a parish church. The architectural historian Jennifer Sherwood described it as "one of the grandest churches in the country." It is a Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Bloxham Village Museum is a small museum located in the center of Bloxham village, showcasing the local history and significance of the area. It features a new exhibition each year, appealing to visitors of all ages, with activities such as a free quiz for children.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The church of Our Lady of Bloxham, informally called St Mary's Bloxham, is the Church of England parish church in Bloxham, Oxfordshire. It is notable for its 14th-century tower and spire, which is the highest in Oxfordshire. It is unusually large for a parish church. The architectural historian Jennifer Sherwood described it as "one of the grandest churches in the country." It is a Grade I listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
The earliest record of a church at Bloxham is from AD 1067, when William of Normandy granted it to Westminster Abbey. But the earliest parts of the current building are fragments of 12th-century masonry, including two doorways and the responds of the chancel arch.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.0179, -1.3746
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Bloxham
- Postcode
- OX15 4ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Banbury
- Phone
- 07721 187813
- Nearest railway station
- Banbury — 5.7 km
- Opening
- Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday 2.30pm–5pm; open from Easter to the last Saturday in October
- Official site
- bloxhammuseum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17528206 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Bloxham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary, Bloxham?
- Church of St Mary, Bloxham is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX15 4ET), in the parish of Bloxham.
- What is Church of St Mary, Bloxham?
- Church of St Mary, Bloxham — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Bloxham?
- The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX15 4ET.
- Is Church of St Mary, Bloxham a listed building?
- Church of St Mary, Bloxham is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary, Bloxham a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary, Bloxham is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Mary, Bloxham free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary, Bloxham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Bloxham?
- The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX15 4ET.