St Bartholomew’s Church is 12th century in origin. Around 1189 King Richard I granted the manor and Church to the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem at Dinmore. Some of the church architecture, including the entrance door, is Norman, dating from about 1200. The Church was lengthened and the tower added in the 13th century. Some of this fabric, such as the north nave doorway and the base section of the tower, has survived by being incorporated into the 19th century restoration work. The unbuttressed west tower dates from the 13th century, but the top stage and broach spire (recently renovated) were added in 1851-59. The original dedication may have been to Saint Thomas.
The beautiful stained-glass includes, from the 14th century, Saints Peter, Paul, Edmund the king, Catherine and Stephen, and a group depicting the Massacre of the Innocents; from the 15th century the stained-glass is of the Virgin and Child. Other fragments are 17th century as is the panelling. The partly Jacobean pulpit and other woodwork were 19th century gifts. The principal monuments are of the Clive family, descendants of Clive of India, who lived at Whitfield Court.
The church also holds several memorial plaques belonging to local landowners and a private crypt.
There is ample off road parking right next to the Church. Please be careful of the busy road. Please bring your own pen and tweezers.
If you would like to add to the Church Micro series yourself then please look here
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There is also a Church Micro Stats & Information page that can be found at
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