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- Catmore, Berkshire (St Margaret's Church)
St Margaret’s is a small, isolated church on the Berkshire Downs. Mainly 12th-century (the south doorway and font are of that period), it was much restored in 1845 and 1891.
The fine nave roof dates to 1607. Inside it is rustic and harmonious, clear windows illuminating cartwheel chandeliers, simple furnishings and a flagstone floor.
A single bell of 1700 hangs in the little bellcote.
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8 miles north of Newbury and 7 miles south east of Wantage; Catmore is signposted from Lilley on B4494 and from West Ilsley, itself signposted from A34. The church is visible beyond a private drive, but is accessed by a footpath besides the black barn. There is a 'historic church' finger post and the route is clearly marked through several gates.
Nearest railway station: Didcot Parkway (7.9 miles)
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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.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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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, 4.7mb)
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.
St Thomas' Church, East Shefford, Berkshire
Alabaster nobles and wall paintings in a rural idyll
East Shefford, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 7EF
See church page
St Mary's Church, Lambourn Woodlands, Berkshire
A Gothic Revival gem
Ermin Street, Woodlands St Mary, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 7SR
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
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.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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All our Berkshire churches are in CCT’s West region.
Berkshire Local History Association
Berkshire Family History Society
Royal County of Berkshire Historic Churches Trust
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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My ancestors lived in Lilly, Catmore during the 1800s and I believe many Barrett's are buried in the churchyard. A delightful church and I would love to hear from anyone who has any information on the Barrett family.
A gem, with real atmosphere. Well worth a visit.
What makes this church even more interesting is its setting.A farmhouse with Elizabethan origins is close by and you can still see the flint path that led to the medieval market site.