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St Mary

Stratford Bow, Greater London

Possible C14 core, C15 tower, further rebuilding and restoration in early-C18, 1829, 1882, 1895 and the 1950s

Architectural Features

EXTERIOR: C15 West Tower with Southeast turret of Kentish Rag ashlar, this with brick upper part with timber clock turret rebuilt by H.S. Goodhart-Rendel after WWII damage (this replacing 1829 rebuilding). Perpendicular style West door with square label and window above

Rubble stone north aisle, possible of C14 date

Nave of six bays, the arcade of low octagonal columns with moulded capitals, carrying double-chamfered arches, these extensively restored in late-C19, although these may date from pre-C15

2 bay Chancel has late medieval roof with moulded tie-beams and carved bosses, the panels renewed 1900

Octaogonal font with perpendicular tracery

Fine monuments including those to Grace Amcottes, died 1551

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