Nominal: 590.5 Hz Weight: 3104 lbs Diameter: 53.88" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Rudhall 1811
Dove Bell ID: 6484 Tower ID: 16443 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Stow-on-the-Wold: St Edward
Overview
Grid reference: SP 190 257
The Church is located in a prominent position close to the Square in the heart of the community and is a visible landmark for many miles around. The church is Grade 1 listed and stands within a grassed churchyard, which was closed to burials in 1854. There is some evidence of a church – possibly a wooden construction - being built in this location as early as the 8th century. Construction of the present church was in progress by the 12th century, and evidence of Norman architecture remains to this day, particularly the 2 pillars at the west end of the Nave.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 612 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
There is some evidence of a church – possibly a wooden construction - being built in this location as early as the 8th century. Construction of the present church was in progress by the 12th century, and evidence of Norman architecture remains to this day, particularly the 2 pillars at the west end of the Nave. The walls and pillars of the north transept and north aisle and either side of the nave are 13th century, Early English. The cruciform plan of the church was set in that century. The Chancel and walls either side of the South Porch are from the Decorated period (14th century), the Tower is 15th century Perpendicular with 112 steps leading to the tower battlements with their fine views. Following the event of the Civil War the church was declared ruinous in 1657. Initial restoration was in the 1680s and subsequently in the second half of the 19th century.
Exterior Description
Construction of the present church was in progress by the 12th century, and evidence of Norman architecture remains to this day, particularly the 2 pillars at the west end of the Nave. The walls and pillars of the north transept and north aisle and either side of the nave are 13th century, Early English. The cruciform plan of the church was set in that century. The Chancel and walls either side of the South Porch are from the Decorated period (14th century), the Tower is 15th century Perpendicular with 112 steps leading to the tower battlements with their fine views.
Interior
Interior Description
The church has a range of interesting features, including 12 fine stained-glass windows by Wailes and Strang of Newcastle, dating from 1882 onwards, shortly after the death of William Wailes. Two of these have been hidden by the 1970 organ rebuild (see below). The two Pre-Raphaelite windows in the N clerestory were designed by Sidney Meteyard and made in 1921 by the stained-glass department of H.H. Martyn &Co. The church has memorials to Francis Keyt and John Chamberlayne who died in 1646 during the Battle of Stow and a number of other individual wall memorials. There is a 14th Century piscina in the Chancel.
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
made by JohnSmith & Sons from Derby
Bells
Nominal: 1194 Hz Weight: 765 lbs Diameter: 30.63" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1897
Dove Bell ID: 41131 Tower ID: 16443 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1127 Hz Weight: 834 lbs Diameter: 31.88" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1897
Dove Bell ID: 41132 Tower ID: 16443 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1001 Hz Weight: 824 lbs Diameter: 33.75" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Henry Farmer 1620
Dove Bell ID: 41133 Tower ID: 16443 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 889 Hz Weight: 1044 lbs Diameter: 37.5" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Abraham I Rudhall 1717
Dove Bell ID: 41134 Tower ID: 16443 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 791 Hz Weight: 1421 lbs Diameter: 40.5" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1883
Dove Bell ID: 41135 Tower ID: 16443 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 746 Hz Weight: 1654 lbs Diameter: 43.25" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Henry Farmer 1620
Dove Bell ID: 41136 Tower ID: 16443 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 663 Hz Weight: 2000 lbs Diameter: 47.13" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Thomas Rudhall 1778
Dove Bell ID: 41137 Tower ID: 16443 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 190 257
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
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