English Heritage sites near Stratfield Mortimer Parish
SILCHESTER ROMAN CITY WALLS AND AMPHITHEATRE
2 miles from Stratfield Mortimer Parish
Originally a tribal centre of the Iron Age Atrebates, Silchester became the large and important Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum.
DONNINGTON CASTLE
13 miles from Stratfield Mortimer Parish
The striking twin-towered 14th-century gatehouse of this castle, later the focus of a Civil War siege and battle, survives amid impressive earthworks.
FARNHAM CASTLE KEEP
15 miles from Stratfield Mortimer Parish
The impressive motte and shell keep of Farnham Castle, Surrey, founded in 1138 by Bishop Henry of Blois. An enjoyable day out within travelling distance of London.
WAVERLEY ABBEY
17 miles from Stratfield Mortimer Parish
Fragments of the church and monastic buildings of the first Cistercian abbey in England, founded in 1128.
THE GRANGE AT NORTHINGTON
19 miles from Stratfield Mortimer Parish
Set like a lakeside temple in a landscaped park, The Grange at Northington is the foremost example of the Greek Revival style in England.
ABINGDON COUNTY HALL MUSEUM
23 miles from Stratfield Mortimer Parish
This splendid 17th century Baroque building housed a courtroom for assizes, raised on arches over a market space. It now houses the Abingdon Museum.
Churches in Stratfield Mortimer Parish
Mortimer Common: St John the Evangelist
Victoria Road
Mortimer Common
Reading
01189 333704
http://www.mortimerbenefice.org.uk
The United Benefice of Stratfield Mortimer, Mortimer West End and Padworth is situated about ten miles South of Reading. Its aim is to further the mission of the Church in this area to the glory of God. There are four churches in the Benefice and two Church schools, St. Mary's (VA) Juniors and St. John's (Controlled) both in Mortimer. A daily Eucharist is offered at varying times and places and the Blessed Sacrament is reserved in all our churches (except St. Mary's).
Vicar: The Reverend Paul Chaplin.
Associate Priest : The Reverend Derek Spears.
St. John the Evangelist is the largest church with regular worship. The main Sunday service is the 10 am Sung Eucharist, with a well-established competent robed SATB Choir. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions): Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm, or by appointment.
The Benefice Office is open from 9 am-12 noon Monday to Friday.
Stratfield Mortimer: St Mary the Virgin
The Street
Stratfield Mortimer
Reading
0118 9333704
http://www.mortimerbenefice.org.uk
The United Benefice of Stratfield Mortimer, Mortimer West End and Padworth is situated about ten miles south of Reading. Its aim is to further the mission of the Church in this area to the glory of God. There are four churches in the Benefice and two Church schools, St. Mary's (VA) Juniors and St. John's (Controlled) both in Mortimer. A daily Eucharist is offered at varying times and places and the Blessed Sacrament is reserved in all our churches (except St. Mary's).
Vicar: The Reverend Paul Chaplin.
Associate Priest: The Reverend Derek Spears
St. Mary's is much-loved by the village. Its spire is an imposing landmark and many people enjoy the peace and tranquility of its churchyard. As well as regular services for St. Mary's School, including the termly School Eucharist, there are weddings, funerals, and baptisms. The Benefice Advent Procession and Carol Service are held at St. Mary's. In May, the traditional month of Mary, there is the annual St. Mary's Festival, when the Church really comes alive.
The Benefice Office is open from 9 am-12 noon Monday to Friday.
Pubs in Stratfield Mortimer Parish
Fox & Horn
Closed early 2000's. Now an Indian restaurant. Was the nearest pub to the (rather distant from Mortimer itself) train station.
Horse & Groom
The Street, Mortimer, RG7 3RD
(0118) 933 2813
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Turners Arms
West End Road, Mortimer, RG7 3TW
(0118) 933 2961
theturnersarms.co.uk
Victoria Arms
54 Victoria Road, Mortimer, RG7 3SE
(0118) 933 2624
frannysbarandgrill.co.uk