Church of the Assumption, Hartwell
Buckinghamshire
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About this church
A romantic echo
This spectacular and romantic mid-eighteenth century church is built in the 'Gothic' style. It has two towers and sits in the landscaped grounds of Hartwell House, now a luxurious country hotel. Henry Keene designed the church for Sir William Lee. It is octagonal with east and west towers, and is thought to echo the chapter house at York Minster. Although thieves, vandals and the elements have done their worst to the interior, its restored shell is still a romantic sight in the eighteenth-century landscape of the park.
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Access information
No access available to this building.
Facilities & hire
No facilities available.
Directions
Two miles South West of Aylesbury off the A418 Oxford Road; just before entering village of Stone take lane on right following signs for Hartwell House Hotel, access is via Hartwell House Hotel entrance and church is in grounds of hotel.
Transport
Nearest railway station: Aylesbury (1.6 miles).
History & further information
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Berkshire Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire County Guide 2012
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Community information
Visit Buckinghamshire tourism website
Buckinghamshire Family History Society
Buckinghamshire Archaeological Society
