Chacombe Church

The Church of St Peter and St Paul is a beautiful medieval parish church in Chacombe village, with deep connections to an Augustinian priory founded c.1185 by Hugh of Chacombe. The church fabric dates mainly from the 13th-14th centuries with later medieval embellishments. The impressive west tower features three storeys with a battlemented parapet and diagonal buttresses, dating from the 15th century. Inside, the nave arcades of three bays date from c.1300, while the 14th century clerestorey and chancel windows showcase the church's medieval heritage. The church has both north and south doorways, with the south entrance sheltered under a porch. Constructed of rubble and coursed limestone with distinctive banding in the chancel, the church houses a notable 12th century Norman font decorated with intersecting arcading. The building underwent Victorian restoration in the 19th century. The priory was suppressed in 1536 during the Dissolution of Monasteries. Visible priory remains include a 13th century chapel and medieval fishponds nearby, offering a glimpse into the site's monastic past. Today, St Peter and St Paul's remains an active parish church, part of the benefice of Middleton Cheney with Chacombe. The church welcomes visitors with free entry and is open for both worship and exploration. Located in Chacombe village near Banbury.