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- Mongewell, Oxfordshire (Church of St John the Baptist)
This romantic partial ruin is set in attractive grounds on the east back of the Thames, in the grounds of the former Carmel College. The Ridgeway Path passes close to the church making it a pleasant place to stop during a walk.
It now consists of a small chancel of Norman origin, ruined nave walls and a slender west brick tower dating from Shute Barrington’s picturesque Gothic restoration in the late 18th century.
In the chancel are two lively early 18th century monuments including an exotic sculptured tomb featuring 'a man of sensibility’ reclining in Eastern costume and a turban.
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2.5 miles south of Wallingford via A4074 Portway road; take right turn immediately after junction with A4130 Nosworthy Way; track leads to Mongewell Park (former Carmel College); go through grounds to River Thames; church/ruin near to river
Nearest railway station: Cholsey (4 miles). Oxfordshire Traveline: 0870 608 2608
SU 610 877
01/05/12
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire County Guide (PDF, 4.8mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren, Oxfordshire
A charming church on the bank of the Thames
Newnham Murren, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8BW
See church page
St Peter's Church, Wallingford, Oxfordshire
A Thames-side landmark
Thames Street, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 0BH
See church page
St Bartholomew's Church, Lower Basildon, Berkshire
A church built by the people, for the people. A church from our finest shortlist.
Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9NH
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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All our Oxfordshire churches are in CCT’s West region.
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Oxfordshire & the Cotswolds Tourist Information website
Oxfordshire Online Tourist Guide
Oxfordshire Local History Information
Oxfordshire Family History Society
Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust
Ashmolean Museum of Art & Archaeology
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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We visited St John the Baptist Church, Mongewell on Tuesday 29th November, because my husband's relation was Bishop Shute Barrington and we had no idea that he was buried at Mongewell always thinking that he was in Durham Cathedral. We were given the information by the rural dean the Reverend Edward Carter, another generation but a relation as well, who was told of its existance by a fellow clergyman. If possible we would like to purchase some guides to distribute to the rest of the family so they can also visit the church and look at the Barrington monument. The last living Barrington was my husband's uncle Viscount Barrington, Baron Shute, his mother's brother, who also sat in the House of Lords.
We were just able to read the inscription on his tomb and will look into the family records more closely.
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