ST NICHOLAS CHURCH, ROTHERFIELD GREYS dates from Norman times, with several specific links to Greys Court. Due to major re-ordering in the Victorian era there is little left of the original architecture. The church contains an early font, circa 1200, a fine brass dedicated to Sir Robert de Grey, who died in 1387 (this brass is no longer available for rubbing) , a magnificent monument in a side chapel to Sir Frances and Lady Knollys, several monuments to the Stapleton family, many memorial windows and an interesting C20th east window. In the churchyard there are some listed table tombs and an unusual brick covered grave. The Patron is Trinity College, Oxford.
THE ELIZABETH BUILDING a recent addition to St. Nicholas is The Elizabeth Building a purpose built extension with modern facilities which may be used for meetings and group activities, creches during services or social gatherings after services. It consists of a meeting room/chapel for 30. There is good disabled access at ground floor level. The Elizabeth Building welcomes groups from other diocese/parishes who like to spend time away from their own parish. More details from: (01491) 628297
BENEFICE DETAILS: St. Nicholas is a part of the Nettlebed Benefice. The three other parishes of this Benefice are: Nettlebed with Highmoor, Bix, Pishill. The Priest in Charge is also Priest-in-Charge of Holy Trinity, Nuffield Holy Trinity. St. Paul's Church, Highmoor is now closed.
PRIEST IN CHARGE: The Rev. Mark Ainsworth - who may be contacted through the Benefice Office, see below
HOUSE FOR DUTY PRIEST: to be appointed - vacant since 2016 2024 see advert in The Church Times or Pathways
BENEFICE OFFICE: 01491 628297: email: nnbenefices@gmailcom
BAPTISMS, WEDDINGS, FUNERALS - PLEASE CONTACT THE BENEFICE OFFICE (01491 628297 or email: [email protected]) with your enquiry and you will be directed to the correct person.
VISITORS: Unless there are exceptional circumstances, the church is open daily during daylight hours to welcome visitors. If you wish to be absolutely sure, so that you do not have a wasted journey the Benefice Office.
TO HIRE THE ELIZABETH BUILDING: telephone 01491 628297
CHURCH RECORDS : Only C20th & C21st registers are held at the church. Historical registers for this parish are held in the Oxfordshire Records Office. People undertaking research into family history will need to contact this office at St Luke's Church, Temple Road. Cowley, Oxfordshire, OX4 2HT: 01865 398200: [email protected] .
GRAVEYARD PLAN - If you are searching for a deceased's burial plot in the churchyard, please contact the Benefice Office
GENERAL HISTORICAL ENQUIRIES ABOUT THE VILLAGE OR THE CHURCH - contact Richard or Gillian Ovey 01491573245: email: [email protected]</span>
OFFICERS:
KEEPER OF THE CHURCH: Gillian Ovey 01491 573245 email: [email protected]
LAY CHAIRMAN OF THE PCC: Richard Ovey 01491574646: email: [email protected]
TREASURER TO THE PCC: Paul Fairweather 01491628421
SECRETARY: Alex Bloodworth 01491 628297
SAFEGUARDING OFFICER FOR THE NETTLEBED AND GREYS BENEFICE: John Hopkins for Safeguarding Policy see index for policy for details
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: VACANT
EDITOR of e-CONTACT Liz Hodgkin 01491 573192 : to join the distribution list contact the Benefice Office 01491628297 leave your name and email address on the outgoing message and ask to be added to the distribution list.
BENEFICE OFFICE: Manned Wednesday afternoons 01491628297 otherwise telephone transferred. For enquiries regarding Baptisms: Marriages or Funerals please contact the Benefice Office - email: [email protected] or telephone 01491 628297