Church of the Week
Mollington, Oxfordshire
At Mollington All Saints in Oxfordshire, our Church of the Week, many generations have contributed – from its original construction in Norman times to repairs completed earlier this year. The earliest parts of the building date from the 14th century, but the presence of a 13th-century font suggests there might have been an earlier church on the site. Each era has left its own mark on the building, from 15th-century clerestory windows to the 17th-century clock. The bell tower was built in the 16th century and is still popular with visiting bellringers today. The bells themselves were cast at different times, as early as 1630 and as late as 1981, connecting the church’s community across the centuries. In 1856, the building was substantially restored under the direction of the Gothic Revival architect William White. More than a century and a half later, the team at the church asked for the National Churches Trust’s help to preserve the history of this special building. On our recommendation, they received a Wolfson Fabric Repair Grant towards repairs to the tower, nave, aisles and chancel. Earlier this year, they celebrated the completion of this restoration work, which will help to keep the church open and thriving for future generations.
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