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Open Day at St Katherine's Church in Chiselhampton
Heritage Open Day: Special open day at this gorgeous Georgian church, much loved by John Betjeman. This delightful church, outstanding for the completeness and beauty of its Georgian furnishings and arrangement, was rebuilt by Charles Peers in 1762-63, as was Chiselhampton House nearby in 1768.
John Betjeman honoured it in verse in 1952 and made a personal appeal for funds to support it. It is a striking, stuccoed building with curious classical details and a clock turret resembling those on stable blocks of the period. Inside it is lit through clear glass in round-headed south windows and, apart from an earlier pulpit, the woodwork, including the altar-piece, box pews and gallery, is all contemporary.
Usually locked, this church will be opened especially to welcome visitors as part of Heritage Open Days and Ride and Stride. Volunteers will be on hand to explain the history of the church
John Betjeman honoured it in verse in 1952 and made a personal appeal for funds to support it. It is a striking, stuccoed building with curious classical details and a clock turret resembling those on stable blocks of the period. Inside it is lit through clear glass in round-headed south windows and, apart from an earlier pulpit, the woodwork, including the altar-piece, box pews and gallery, is all contemporary.
Usually locked, this church will be opened especially to welcome visitors as part of Heritage Open Days and Ride and Stride. Volunteers will be on hand to explain the history of the church
Saturday 13 September
St Katherine’s Church, Chiselhampton, Oxfordshire OX44 7XF
Sat 13 Sep:Between 10am and 5pm; Free Entry.
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