Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Bath Road
Swindon, SN6 6AT
Wiltshire - Built
- 950
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1023081, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17529272, OpenStreetMap, www.achurchnearyou.com/cricklade-st-sampson
Before visiting St. Sampson
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
Check the church’s website →About St. Sampson
St. Sampson is an active Anglican parish church on Bath Road in the Swindon area of Wiltshire. It now serves the united parish of Cricklade and holds Grade I listed status. The dedication commemorates Samson of Dol, a Welsh-born Christian leader associated with the establishment of Christianity in Brittany.
A stone church occupied the site by about 973, and traces of Anglo-Saxon masonry remain in the nave’s southern wall. Most of the present aisled structure developed from the late twelfth century onwards. The north arcade dates from that period, while the south arcade and chancel are chiefly thirteenth-century work. Later additions include the Hungerford chapel and a substantial central tower, begun in the early sixteenth century and finished during the 1550s. Ewan Christian directed restoration in 1863–64. Notable fittings include an 1888 west window by Charles Eamer Kempe, twentieth-century windows and altar decoration by Martin Travers, and Robert Jenner’s limestone tomb with its black marble top.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St. Sampson?⌄
St. Sampson is at Bath Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 6AT.
What denomination is St. Sampson?⌄
St. Sampson in Swindon belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St. Sampson building?⌄
The building dates from 950. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
How do I contact St. Sampson?⌄
You can reach St. Sampson through its website at www.achurchnearyou.com/cricklade-st-sampson.
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Services: Sunday 10:30 AM; Tuesday 7:00 PM
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