The Church of St. Mary was erected circa 1340. The chancel was rebuilt about 1740 and the church thoroughly restored in 1879-82 by W. White (1825-1900) when the wooden belfry was reconstructed in flint and stone. Construction is generally flint and rubble walls with Barnack limestone and clunch dressings. Plain tile and lead roofs. The churchyard wall was rebuilt in 1883.
The octagonal font with panels containing shields supported by demi-angels is fifteenth century. Over the nave south arcade is part of a late medieval painting of St. Christopher. At the nave east end lies a brass to John Ansty in armour, with small figures below of his twelve sons and four daughters, and an indent for his wife Joan. Indents for other brasses also survive.
The register dates from the year 1650.
The church, which is the only place of worship in Stow cum Quy, is a Grade II listed building.
Plenty of parking is available just a few metres from the GZ to allow a quick cache 'n' dash.
Congratulations to GCZ Team on the FTF on the hottest July day ever!
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