Historic churches · South East England
St Mary the Virgin, Iffley
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St Mary the Virgin, Iffley — historic church in Iffley, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 3.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary the Virgin in Iffley, you can take the train to Oxford station, which is 3.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is OX4 4EH. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary the Virgin, Iffley is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "historic church in Iffley, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.7274°, -1.2382°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Iffley is a Church of England parish church in the village of Iffley, Oxfordshire, England, now absorbed as a suburb of the city of Oxford.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary the Virgin in Iffley is a historic church known for its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere. Visitors can explore its stunning interior and enjoy the surrounding picturesque village.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Iffley is a Church of England parish church in the village of Iffley, Oxfordshire, England, now absorbed as a suburb of the city of Oxford.
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Background
History
The Romanesque church was built c.1160 by the St Remy family, probably financed with funds from the de Clintons of Kenilworth Castle. The Early Gothic east end was extended in c.1230, when a cell was constructed on the south side for the anchoress Annora. The building has not been changed much over the centuries, retaining its round-arched windows and doorways. It is Grade I listed. In the south wall of the nave is as a stained glass window designed by John Piper and made by glassmaker David Wasley in 1982 for an exhibition in Bristol. It was only installed at Iffley in 1995 after being gifted to the church by Piper's widow, Myfanwy. The window depicting Piper’s familiar Tree of Life motif,…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.7274, -1.2382
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX4 4EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford East
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 3.6 km
- Official site
- www.iffley.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15978817 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary the Virgin, Iffley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's Church, Iffley - geograph.org.uk - 1218597 adjusted.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary the Virgin, Iffley?
- St Mary the Virgin, Iffley is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX4 4EH), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is St Mary the Virgin, Iffley?
- St Mary the Virgin, Iffley — historic church in Iffley, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Mary the Virgin, Iffley?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX4 4EH.
- When was St Mary the Virgin, Iffley built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is St Mary the Virgin, Iffley a listed building?
- St Mary the Virgin, Iffley is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary the Virgin, Iffley free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary the Virgin, Iffley is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary the Virgin, Iffley?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX4 4EH.