St.Thomas of Canterbury, Elsfield. Oxon
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Norfolk12
N 51° 47.154 W 001° 13.062
30U E 622934 N 5738728
A unique Church in the Oxfordshire Countryside
Waymark Code: WM7T9V
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/30/2009
Views: 2
The first mentionof a church on this site is 1122, the surviving part's of the present church are the chancel arch, dating from 1170-80.
The plain tub shaped Norman font, set on a square base, this faces the door,also dates from 1200. A major rebuilding took place in the early 13th C. prior to the re dedication in 1273.
The restorations in 1849 and 1859 were severe, The pupit is Jacobean made in the early 1660's and the altar and credence table are also from the same period.
The mosiac behind the Altar, depicts the Last Supper and was inspired by the Leonardo Da Vinci, was made in 1860 by Salviati, the Venetian developer of mosiac method of production.
In 1919 the last private owner of the Manor sold the manor and church lands to John Buchan [ 1875 - 1940] the famous scottish diplomat , historian, biographer, and novelist he is remembered for his Richard Hannay Novels ie The 39 Steps. he died in Canada, but his ashes are buried in the churchyard.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1170
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of England
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 10:00 AM To: 4:00 PM
Street address of Church:
St Thomas of Canterbury
Elsfield, Oxfordshire United Kingdom
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Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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