About Us

The Benefice of Cherwell Valley was formed on the 1st March 2005 and includes the parishes of Ardley with Fewcott, Fritwell, Lower Heyford with Caulcott, Somerton, Souldern, and Upper Heyford (including Heyford Park). The Benefice falls within the Bicester and Islip deanery within the Archdeaconry of Dorchester under the oversight of the Bishop of Dorchester.