Shellingford: St Faiths

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St Faith's light and quiet interior lends it a sense of calm. 'A very satisfying church' in Pevsner's view. The church is twelfth century in origin, with Norman exterior doors and a Normal chancel arch still visible. As commemorated in the date above the porch door, the spire and porch were added in 1625. Inside there are two impressive eighteenth-century memorials to Mary Packer and Edward Hannes, Queen Anne's physician. In addition, there is an early nineteenth-century memorial to the third Viscount Ashbrook by John Flaxman. The interior was renovated, with the addition of box pews, by Frederick Etchells in the mid-twentieth century and in 1968 a fine organ by Peter Collins was installed. 

The church is open in daylight hours. There is on-street parking outside the church gate, though we ask you to respect the needs of local residents. For those joining us for services, there is a sound loop system. The church is accessed by a sloping gravel drive and there is limited off-road parking near the church porch for the disabled. There are steps down into the nave from the porch. A ramp is available on request. St Faith's is a welcoming and serene place to visit or worship in and we hope that you will enjoy your time here.