St Bartholomew

The earliest parts of St Bartholomew are 13th century, including a stair turret and a number of lancet windows, notably in the chancel.

Brightwell Baldwin, Oxfordshire

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Address

Brightwell Baldwin
Oxfordshire
OX49 5NS

Early in the 14th century the nave was rebuilt in the Decorated Gothic style and the north and south aisles were linked to it by sweeping arcades. The west tower and the Perpendicular Gothic east window of the chancel were added in the 15th century. The pulpit and tester are Jacobean.

The church contains several notable monuments including a number of brasses.the north aisle is a brass commemorating John the Smith, who died in 1371 which bears an epitaph written in Middle English.

The epitaph reflects upon human mortality:
man com & se how schal alle ded li: wen yolk comes bad & bare
moth have ben ve awaẏ fare: All ẏs wermēs yt ve for care:
bot yt ve do for god ẏs luf ve haue nothyng yare:
yis graue lẏs John ye smẏth god yif his soule hewn grit.

In the chancel are two brasses commemorating John Cottesmore, who died in 1439. Stone monuments include two 16th century chest tombs of members of the Carleton family, and a substantial  English Baroque monument to members of the Stone family. This was built between 1670-1690, replacing monuments to John Stone (died 1640) and his son Sir Richard Stone (died 1660) that were destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Social heritage stories

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

  • Partnership Grant, £2,500, 2015

  • Our Partnership Grants funded a range of repair projects, recommended by County Church Trusts, to help keep churches open.

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