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St Mary the Virgin

St Mary The Virgin

Oxford

Oxfordshire

The scene of Thomas Cranmer's trial and recantation in 1555, and the funeral of Amy Robsart wife of Robert Dudley in 1560. St John Henry Newman was vicar from 1828 to 1843.

Architectural Features

North tower, circa 1280, with spire circa 1315.

The Congregation House, with Library in upper storey, circa l320.

Chancel rebuilt 1463. Nave and aisles rebuilt, circa 1490.

Choir vestry, late C16.

South porch, 1637 to design of Nicholas Stone, John Jackson being the mason.

Vestry C17.

Incision in pillar from erection of platform for the recantation of Thomas Cranmer in 1555.

Memorial plaque to Amy Robsart, first wife of Robert Dudley, who died in mysterious circumstances at Cumnor Place.