St Andrew's Church, Headington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Andrew's Church |
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| Saint Andrew's Church, Old Headington | |
View of St Andrew's Church in Old Headington.
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| 51°45′53.2″N 1°12′43.9″W / 51.764778°N 1.212194°W | |
| Location | St Andrew's Road, Old Headington, Oxfordshire OX3 9DL |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Liberal Catholic |
| History | |
| Founded | c.1160 |
| Dedication | Saint Andrew |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Norman architecture |
| Administration | |
| Deanery | Cowley |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Oxford |
| Diocese | Diocese of Oxford |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
St Andrew's Church in Headington is a special church that belongs to the Church of England. It is located in a part of Oxford, England, called Old Headington. The church building is on St Andrew's Road and is considered a very important historical building.
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History of St Andrew's Church
How the Church Was Built
The church was first built around the year 1160. It was constructed in a style called Norman architecture, which was popular a long time ago. This style often features thick walls and round arches.
Changes Over Time
Later, in the 1200s, more parts were added to the church. A "south aisle" was built, which is like an extra walkway along the side of the main church area. A tower was also added. In 1862, a person named J. C. Buckler made the main part of the church, called the nave, longer.
The Church Today
Today, St Andrew's Church follows a liberal Catholic tradition within the Church of England. This means their style of worship and beliefs are a bit more traditional, but also open to modern ideas. As of 2018, the Revd Jennifer Strawbridge was listed as "assisting clergy" on the church's website.
Gallery
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An engraving from 1842 by Orlando Jewitt
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A wood engraving of Saint Christopher by W. G. Smith
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A sketch by Charles Alban Buckler
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