St Andrew's Church, Norman church in Headington, England.
St Andrew's Church is a Norman-style church in Headington with a Norman arch in its chancel and a tower built around 1500. The building features fourteenth-century windows in its north and south walls, and more recent commemorative windows were added to mark its 900th anniversary.
The church was founded in 1160 and stands as one of the area's oldest religious buildings. In the 1800s, architect J.C. Buckler carried out significant work by extending the main body of the building to accommodate the expanding parish community.
The church serves as a community gathering place where locals come for regular worship and important life events like baptisms and weddings. It remains a social center where people from the neighborhood connect and mark their milestones together.
The church welcomes visitors for services, private events like baptisms and weddings, and community gatherings throughout the week. It is worth checking ahead for specific service times and availability before planning your visit.
One of the oldest bells in the tower dates from the 1400s and carries a Latin inscription requesting divine protection. This medieval bell is a rare surviving example of craftsmanship that has disappeared from most other churches.
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