Wytham : All Saints

The first reference to a church in the village dates to 1135. The existing church is early 14th century, extended in 1499 and wholly rebuilt in 1811 to a design by Thomas Cundy, (1765-1825) for the 5th Earl of Abingdon. The church borders the gardens of Wytham Abbey (15th century, restored 1809-10), the former seat of the Earls of Abingdon

About this church

The building is uncoursed roughly dressed limestone; coursed dressed limestone to chancel.
The roof comprises stone-coped stone-slate roofs. The west tower was added in 1811. The church has a gothic-style Caen stone font, and is fitted with pews, pulpit, and a west gallery. The stained glass in the windows came from a variety of sources. It ranges from late 14th century pale stain, through 17th century enamelwork and 18th century painted pictures, to leaded modern stained glass, added after the 1811 rebuild. Memorials to the de Wytham and Golafre family and Colonel Edward Purcell (1656 – 1717), brother of Henry Purcell the musician are installed in the chancel.

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