Church of St Mary the Virgin, Syde

Last updated

Church of St Mary the Virgin
Syde Church (St. Mary the Virgin) (29632495860).jpg
Gloucestershire UK location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Coordinates: 51°47′46″N2°04′30″W / 51.7961°N 2.0751°W / 51.7961; -2.0751
Denomination Church of England
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade I listed building
Designated26 November 1958
Administration
Province Canterbury
Diocese Gloucester
Benefice Ermin West [1]

The Anglican Church of St Mary the Virgin at Syde in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England was built in the early 12th century. It is a grade I listed building. [2]

Contents

History

The Norman church was built on the site of an earlier Saxon one, from which some fabric, including the lintel over the south doorway, have been incorporated into the current building. [3] [4]

The saddleback tower was added in the 14th century. [4] The chancel was restored in 1850. [4]

The parish is part of the Ermin West benefice within the Diocese of Gloucester. [5]

Architecture

The limestone building has stone slate roofs. It consists of a nave, chancel, porch and vestry and west tower. [2] The nave has a crown post roof. [2] The three-stage saddleback tower has three bells hung by Rudhall of Gloucester. [6] Two are from the 14th century and the other from 1771. [7]

The 15th century font sits on a stem with five chamfered faces. [6] The 18th century box pews remain in situ and there is some 15th century stained glass depicting James the Great. [8] [4]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Church of St Mary, Hawkesbury</span>

The Church of St Mary in Hawkesbury, South Gloucestershire, England was built in the 12th century. It is a Grade I listed building.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Church of St Michael, Brimpsfield</span> Church

The Anglican Church of St Michael at Brimpsfield in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England was built in 12th century. It is a grade I listed building.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Church of St Andrew, Cold Aston</span> Church

The Anglican St Andrew's Church at Cold Aston in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England was built in the 12th century. It is a grade I listed building.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Church of the Holy Rood , Daglingworth</span> Church

The Anglican Church of the Holy Rood at Daglingworth in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England was built in the 11th century. It is a Grade I listed building.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Church of St Mary, Edgeworth</span> Church

The Anglican Church of St Mary at Edgeworth in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England was built in 11th century. It is a grade I listed building.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Church of St Mary the Virgin, Kempsford</span> Church

The Anglican Church of St Mary the Virgin at Kempsford in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England was built in the 12th century. It is a grade I listed building.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Church of St Peter, Farmington</span> Church

The Anglican Church of St Peter at Farmington in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England was built in the 12th century. It is a grade I listed building.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Church of St Andrew, Coln Rogers</span> Church

The Anglican Church of St Andrew at Coln Rogers in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England was built in the 11th century. It is a grade I listed building.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Church of St James, Coln St. Dennis</span> Church

The Anglican Church of St James at Coln St. Dennis in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England was built in the 12th century. It is a grade I listed building.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Church of St John the Evangelist, Elkstone</span> Church

The Anglican Church of St John the Evangelist at Elkstone in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England was built in the 12th century. It is a grade I listed building.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Church of St George, Hampnett</span> An Anglican church in Gloucestershire, England

The Anglican Church of St George at Hampnett in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England was built in 12th century. It is a grade I listed building.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Church of St Mary, Icomb</span> Church

The Anglican Church of St Mary at Icomb in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England was built in the 15th century. It is a grade I listed building.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Church of St Bartholomew, Notgrove</span> Church

The Anglican Church of St Bartholomew at Notgrove in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England was built in the 12th century. It is a grade I listed building.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Church of St Oswald, Shipton Oliffe</span> Church

The Anglican Church of St Oswald at Shipton Oliffe in Shipton in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England was built in the 12th century. It is a grade I listed building.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Church of St Andrew, Eastleach Turville</span> Church

The Anglican Church of St Andrew at Eastleach Turville in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England, was built in the 12th century. It is a grade I listed building.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Church of St Mary, Upper Swell</span> Church

The Anglican Church of St Mary at Upper Swell in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England was built in the 12th century. It is a Grade I listed building.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Church of St Mary, Temple Guiting</span> Church

The Anglican Church of St Mary at Temple Guiting in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England was built in the 12th century. It is a grade I listed building.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Church of All Saints, Turkdean</span> Church

The Anglican Church of All Saints at Turkdean in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England was built in the 12th century. It is a grade I listed building.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Church of St Bartholomew, Winstone</span> Church

The Anglican Church of St Bartholomew at Winstone in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England was built in the 11th century. It is a grade I listed building.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Church of St Laurence, Wyck Rissington</span> Church

The Anglican Church of St Laurence at Wyck Rissington in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England was built in the 12th century. It is a grade I listed building.

References

  1. "Syde". Ermin West benefice. Archived from the original on 30 October 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 "Church of St. Mary the Virgin". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  3. "History of St Mary the Virgin, Syde". Ermin West Benefice. Archived from the original on 30 October 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Ross, David. "Syde, St Mary's Church". Britain Express. Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  5. "St Mary the Virgin". A Church Near You. Church of England. Archived from the original on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  6. 1 2 "St Mary the Virgin's Church, Syde". Churches Database. Archived from the original on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  7. Verey, David (2007). Cotswold Churches. The History Press. p. 142. ISBN   978-1845880286.
  8. Lees, Hilary (1998). Porch and pew: Small churches of the Cotswolds. Walnut Tree. p. 58. ISBN   978-0948251924.