Abingdon Baptist Church and 35 Ock Street
Abingdon Baptist Church, 35 Ock Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5AG
The Abingdon Baptist community dates from 1650, but it was not until 1700 that a dedicated chapel or meeting house could legally be built. It was a little further to the east than the present building, and was replaced by the current Church in 1841. It had a capacity of eight hundred with provision for two hundred more in the vestry and was built in a classical style, in contrast to the Victorian Gothic that was customary at the time for Anglican churches. The builder was a local Baptist, John Chesterman.
The core of the house at 35 Ock Street was probably built in the 16thC, with the front elevation probably added in the early C18th. For most of its existence it was used as the manse, or minister’s residence and its most famous occupant was Daniel Turner, one of the pre-eminent non-conformist ministers of his generation, who lived there from 1748 until his death fifty years later.
Volunteers will be available to show you round both buildings and refreshments will be available (10.30-12.30) in 35 Ock Street.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1000 - 1600
Location & directions
Abingdon Baptist Church, 35 Ock Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5AG
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The Church is fully accessible as is the ground floor of 35 Ock St, but not the upper floors.
Additional information
2 parking spaces for drivers with a Blue badge
