St Clement's Church, Oxford, Romanesque Revival church in east Oxford, England.
Description
St Clement's Church is a Romanesque Revival church located in east Oxford, built in the early 19th century. The structure features stone walls, pointed arches, and stained glass windows designed by Isaac Hugh Russell in 1846.
History
King Henry I granted the original church site to St Frideswide's Priory in 1122. The current building was constructed in 1828, marking the first new church construction in Oxford since the Middle Ages.
Culture
The church serves as a gathering place for families in the neighbourhood, hosting weekly meetings for parents with babies and toddlers at its attached centre. These gatherings show how the building remains woven into the everyday life of local residents today.
Practical
The church is accessible from the public street and holds two Sunday services each week for worship. Visitors should note this is an active parish church, so it is helpful to check in advance whether the building is open for visits on specific days.
Did you know?
The church required a special Act of Parliament in 1836 to become authorized to perform marriages. This happened because it was the first new church site in Oxford since medieval times, and legal changes were needed to recognize this new place for weddings.
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