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- Lower Basildon, Berkshire (St Bartholomew's Church)
This striking flint-and-brick 700-year-old church stands in a pretty churchyard shaded by fine trees near a beautiful stretch of the Thames.
It is filled with memorials to past parishioners and, in early spring, a host of daffodils. Jethro Tull, the father of modern farming, has a memorial here (although the whereabouts of his grave is unknown) and there is a moving marble statue of two young brothers in swimming trunks who drowned in the Thames in 1886.
The church itself is simple and serene. The nave and south door were built in the 13th -century, while the ornate roof timbers were installed in the 15th-century, when parishioners grew rich from the local wool and corn trade.
Inside, there are several stunning memorials, including brass effigies of John Clerk and his wife Lucie, both in Medieval costume. The 19th-century memorial for Sir Francis Sykes has a statue of a woman weeping by John Flaxman, famous for his Wedgewood designs.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
7 miles south of Wallingford, off A329, adjacent to the River Thames and the railway.
Nearest railway station: Pangbourne (2 miles). Bus route numbers 132, 133.
SU 612 793
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).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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, 4.7mb)
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.
Church of St John the Baptist, Mongewell, Oxfordshire
A romantic ruin by the Thames
Mongewell, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8BU
See church page
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
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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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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If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
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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Down a lovely lane, and easily accessible. There is a large car park, as it is next Beale Park and the Thames Path. The keyholder was very easy to contact and helpful.
Worth a visit.
a lovely church .my mum dad got married in this church on the 26 december 1933
Very nice church, though it was locked and I didnt have time to find a house to get a key to have a look inside. I will be back to have a better look around soon.
Nothing to add but the daffodils would certainly enhance the viewing.Well located for a day around the Thames with Goring nearby.
A gem, inbued with centuries of serenity, calm and devotion