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Woodcote: St Leonard, Woodcote

Woodcote: St Leonard, Woodcote

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Well worth a visit, this pretty village church was rebuilt in flint in 1845-6 on the site of the previous chapel which dated back to Norman times. It has interesting stained glass windows and a bell tower in an open western turret containing a bell some 3 inches thick and weighing half a ton.

There is a small neat gallery at one end of the church, a stone pulpit and font both of which are decorated with illuminated text. Wooden rafters support the roof, bearing sheilds depicting the four apostles

The churchyard contains some ancient tombstones, one dating back as far as 1780 and a peaceful Garden of Remembrance. Spring and early summer find the churchyard at its best with a colourful array of flowers flourishing on its grassy slopes.


In 1982, the PCC began conservation management in the churchyard and by 1994 certain parts, mainly in the south-east corner, were designated wildlife conservation areas.

Careful management of these areas has allowed older chalkland grasses and flowers to flourish and at one time over 170 different species could be found, as well as a haven for fieldmice, frogs and hedgehogs.


A detailed History of St Leonard's is available in the church.

There is a Friends of St Leonard's association operating for those who would like to help maintain this pretty country church. A suggested subscription is £5 pa, but larger donations are welcomed. For details, email bpenniall@globalnet.co.uk

St Leonard's is open every weekday morning and 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday.
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Barbara Penniall
150 Wayside Green
Woodcote
Reading
RG8 0QJ
Tel: 01491 681449
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Sunday

Holy Communion
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for ½ hour
Parish Communion
Celebration of Parish Communion
Every first and fourth Sunday at 9:45 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Family Friendly Coffee
Worshipping Together
Service particularly appropriate to family worship
Every second and third Sunday at 9:45 AM for 1 hour
Family Friendly Coffee
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Good Friday Service
A quiet reflective service for Good Friday
Friday 2nd April 2010 at 3:00 PM for ¾ hour
Sunday School Bell Ringing Live Music / Concerts Regular Choir Grade 2 Listed Building Conservation Area Supports Fairtrade goods Floodlighting Wall paintings / art Stained glass Guidebooks / notes Organ Back to Church Sunday Hearing / Induction Loop Visitor Parking Available
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Wednesday 8 - 12Saturday and Sunday 10 - 4

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A Church Near You ID: 6061
Archdeaconry: OXFORD (271)
Deanery: HENLEY (27106)
Benefice: Langtree (27/292BJ)
Parish Legal Name: WOODCOTE (270189)