All Saints Church, Shirburn

All Saints Church, Shirburn is a Grade II listed church in Oxfordshire. Read about its history and architecture, plus how to visit and what's nearby.

About All Saints Church, Shirburn

All Saints' Church stands on the drive to Shirburn Castle in Oxfordshire, close to the Chilterns.

It is a small estate church with a slender tower, now cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust rather than an active parish.

Inside, a north transept holds the private pew of the Earls of Macclesfield and a north chapel serves as their family mausoleum.

Visits are by prior arrangement through the Shirburn Estate Office, since the church has no lighting, heating or running water.

History of All Saints Church, Shirburn

The church's oldest fabric dates from the Norman period, though the building seen today owes much of its present form to a substantial Victorian rebuilding in 1876. The Earls of Macclesfield have held the neighbouring Shirburn Castle since 1716, and the church developed alongside the estate as their place of worship and burial.

Architecture of All Saints Church, Shirburn

The church has a slender west tower typical of a small estate church, combining surviving Norman work with a thorough Victorian restoration completed in 1876.

Worth knowing

The Macclesfield family associated with Shirburn Castle includes George Parker, 2nd Earl of Macclesfield, an astronomer with connections to the castle's history.

Plan your visit to All Saints Church, Shirburn

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Nearest station: Wallingford (Cholsey & Wallingford Railway) (7.3 miles)

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Places to visit near All Saints Church, Shirburn

Stonor Park

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Nuffield Place

historic house 5.2 miles

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St Peter's Church, Wallingford

church 6.7 miles

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St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren

church 7.1 miles

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St John the Baptist's Church, Mongewell

church 7.4 miles

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Historic places nearby

Within 10 miles of All Saints Church, Shirburn there are 10 historic properties, including 4 churchs and 4 historic houses, across Churches Conservation Trust, Historic Houses and National Trust sites.

4 Churches Conservation Trust

3 Historic Houses

2 National Trust

1 English Heritage

4 Church

4 Historic house

1 Monument

1 Manor house

See these 10 sites on the heritage map

Within 20 miles of All Saints Church, Shirburn there are 34 historic properties, including 19 historic houses, 7 churchs and 2 gardens, across Historic Houses, National Trust and Churches Conservation Trust sites.

13 Historic Houses

12 National Trust

7 Churches Conservation Trust

2 English Heritage

19 Historic house

7 Church

2 Garden

1 Manor house

1 Mill

1 Monument

1 Landscape

1 Historic building

1 Museum