Church

 

St Mary Magdalene Church

 

 

The Church of St Mary Magdalene is part of the Benefice of Westcote Barton with Steeple Barton, Sandford St Martin, and Over with Nether Worton. 

 

Standing at the heart of Duns Tew, close to the Village Hall, St Mary Magdalene has been a place of worship for more than eight centuries. The earliest parts of the building date from the 12th century, with later additions in the 13th and 14th centuries, including the distinctive west tower. The church was sympathetically restored in the 19th century and continues to serve as a focal point for worship and village gatherings.

 

Today, it remains a much-loved part of community life — a quiet and historic presence that links the village’s past and present.

The church is built of the honey-coloured Hornton stone. The font and porch date from 1200AD and the arcade of pillars with carved heads is 14th Century.  In the 19th century the interior was restored, and is almost entirely Victorian.  The lychgate at the entrance to the churchyard was built to commemorate the year 2000. 

Because the five parishes (six churches) share the one Rector, the services rotate around the Benefice and times and types of services vary from week to week. Please check these website for times of services and for special services and events:
www.achurchnearyou.com/barton-benefice or visit www.achurchnearyou.com and search for Barton Benefice, and then Duns Tew Church

Please also see:
www.facebook.com/bartonbenefice/

Open daily from 09:30 – 18:00