Historic churches · South East England
St Andrew's Church
In or near Oxford.
St Andrew's Church — Grade II* listed church in Headington, Oxford, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 4.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Andrew's Church is located in Oxford, Oxfordshire, with the postcode OX3 9DL. The nearest railway station is Oxford, which is 4.2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Andrew's Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II* listed church in Headington, Oxford, UK". Coordinates: 51.7648°, -1.2122°.
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Official information
St Andrew's Church is a historic parish church in Headington, with a worship site that has existed for over 900 years. It serves as a vibrant community space for diverse congregations to gather and engage in various services and prayers throughout the week.
From the Wikipedia article
St Andrew's Church, Headington is a Church of England parish church in the village of Old Headington, Oxfordshire, England, now absorbed as part of the suburb of Headington in the city of Oxford. The church building is located in St Andrew's Road. It is a Grade II* listed building.
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Background
History
The church was built c.1160 in the Norman style. A south aisle and tower were added in the 13th century. In 1862, J. C. Buckler lengthened the nave.
Visiting
The parish stood in the Traditional Catholic tradition of the Church of England. The parish had passed Resolutions A and B in 2010 to show that it rejected the ordination of women. , however, the Revd Jennifer Strawbridge is listed as "assisting clergy" on the church's website. By 2024, the church had moved in to a liberal Catholic tradition.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7648, -1.2122
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX3 9DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford East
- Phone
- 01865 208295
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 4.2 km
- Official site
- www.standrewsheadington.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15979300 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Andrew's Church, Headington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Headington StAndrews exterior.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Andrew's Church?
- St Andrew's Church is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX3 9DL), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is St Andrew's Church?
- St Andrew's Church — Grade II* listed church in Headington, Oxford, UK.
- How do I get to St Andrew's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX3 9DL.
- When was St Andrew's Church built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is St Andrew's Church a listed building?
- St Andrew's Church is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Andrew's Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Andrew's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Andrew's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX3 9DL.