St George’s Church, King’s Stanley
A church has been on the site since the 11th Century. Remnants of this church survive; for example parts of the tower have embedded in the walls fragments of Roman tile.
Improvements and extensions were carried out over the years.
The south aisle and porch were added in the 14th century, with a row of arches between the main body of the church and the aisle.
At some time before the early 19th century galleries were inserted, with outside steps to the galleries.
Work in 1823 removed the 14th century aisles and repitched the roof, making the interior one large open space surrounded by galleries.
Major restoration was undertaken in 1876, transforming the church into Victorian Gothic style, with a high altar and choir stalls, the latter reputed to have been designed by the Rector, John Gibson.
The Organ case, installed in 1876 and upgraded in 1895 was by Thomas Liddiatt, a carpenter, who went on to found an organ building business in Leonard Stanley.
The nave altar contains within it a medieval oak chest, inscribed on the lid TC, Thomas Clutterbuck.
The chest was probably made whilst he was churchwarden.
The square stone font is dated 1877 and consists of a square stone bowl with marble panels.
If any body would like to expand to this series please do, I would just ask that you could let me know first so I can keep track of the Church numbers and names to avoid duplication
There is now a Church Micro statistics page which can be viewed via the bookmark list
Congratulations to in4apenny for FTF!