East Hendred Village Museum is based at Champs Chapel, built in 1453 for the Carthusian monks, in the ancient village of East Hendred in Oxfordshire, England. East Hendred is a Village and Civil parish, near Wantage, in the English county of Oxfordshire (formerly in Berkshire) History See also History of Oxfordshire The county of Oxfordshire was formed in the early years of the 10th century and is broadly situated in the England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland
Champs Chapel Museum is open on Sunday afternoons (April to September) from 2. 30pm to 4. 30pm and every first Sunday of the month (October to March) from 2. 30pm to 3. 30pm. Admission - Free, although we appreciate all voluntary donations as they keep the Museum running. Museum is operated entirely by volunteers from local East Hendred Heritage Trust.
East Hendred is an ancient village with more than a 1000 years of history closely interweaved with the history of Oxfordshire, Berkshire and England. Champs Chapel Museum is an excellent destination for a family day out for those interested in the roots of the English culture and history.
External links
- East Hendred Museum at Champs Chapel — Museum's website containing lots of essential information about the history of East Hendred and geneaology of local families.
- East Hendred Parish website
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