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Christ Church, Northcourt
Heritage Open Day: See how this Grade II listed 13th century tithe barn was repurposed as a church in the 20th century and has now been brought up to 21st century eco standards. The Tithe Barn in Northcourt Road was built about 1270, when Northcourt was a little village and the Abbey owned all the land as far as Lodge Hill. It was a grain store for a tenth (a tithe) of the land's produce. After the Abbey was dissolved it remained as a farm building, until north Abingdon's post-war expansion. Local Christians believed a local church was needed, and by their hard work and gifts the barn was restored as a church, which opened in 1961 and has been very popular ever since.
The 60s extension has meeting rooms for community use, and this year had a full eco-upgrade and heat pump installation. Some of the other farm buildings have also been redeveloped for community use, including an attractive hall and a popular cafe.
The 60s extension has meeting rooms for community use, and this year had a full eco-upgrade and heat pump installation. Some of the other farm buildings have also been redeveloped for community use, including an attractive hall and a popular cafe.
Saturday 13 September and Sunday 14 September
Northcourt Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1PL
Sat 13 Sep:10.00 - 16.00; Sun 14 Sep:13.00 - 16.00; Free Entry.
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