Historic churches · South East England
Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary
In or near Aynho.
Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary — parish church of Souldern in Oxfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- King's Sutton · 5.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary is located in the West Midlands, with the postcode OX27 7HU. The nearest railway station is King's Sutton, which is 5.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "parish church of Souldern in Oxfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.9812°, -1.2399°.
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Heritage listing
The Parish Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary is the Church of England parish church of Souldern, a village in Oxfordshire about 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Bicester and a similar distance southeast of Banbury.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Parish Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary is the Church of England parish church of Souldern, a village in Oxfordshire about 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Bicester and a similar distance southeast of Banbury.
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Background
History
The church's origins are unknown, but the earliest known record of it is from 1161. Its oldest parts are the 12th century Norman tower, north wall of the nave and north doorway. The south aisle is of three bays and was originally a Norman addition made before the end of the 12th century. The original chancel may have been a Norman apse, but it was replaced with a larger, rectangular chancel with a new chancel arch. The Victoria County History dates this rebuilding to the early part of the 13th century but Sherwood and Pevsner attribute the work to about 1300. Early in the 14th century the south aisle was rebuilt on a larger scale in the Decorated Gothic style. The two Norman columns from…
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- Coordinates
- 51.9812, -1.2399
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Souldern
- Postcode
- OX27 7HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Banbury
- Nearest railway station
- King's Sutton — 5.3 km
- Official site
- www.cherwellvalleybenefice.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117789 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Souldern (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Souldern StMaryTheVirgin SouthElevation.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary?
- Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX27 7HU), in the parish of Souldern.
- What is Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary?
- Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary — parish church of Souldern in Oxfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary?
- The nearest railway station is King's Sutton, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX27 7HU.
- Is Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary a listed building?
- Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary?
- The nearest railway station is King's Sutton, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX27 7HU.