Architectural Features
Crossing tower of one stage, square with twin belfrey lancets on each face with sill band, string course above and embattled parapet with corner gargoyles.
Chancel has three 2- light C14 windows on south side, one twin trefoil-head in arched surround nearest crossing, and two twin ogee-head in square moulded surrounds, that in centre cut short by projection of tomb recess in chancel.
Meysey Hampton church was probably built by the Knights Templar; it is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin and was consecrated in 1269, alterations were made in the 14th century and the church underwent restoration by 1872-4 by James Brooks. The church is Grade II* listed. For more information see: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1156083
Interior: Nave roof of 5 bays, restored and lowered probably in 1870s but reusing original medieval curved bracing to tie beams.
On south side, 4 crocketed and pinnacleti canopies of C14 with piscina and credence and 3 sedilia, adjoined by ogee tomb recess which projects out at back of wall.
Fragments of medieval stained glass set into several chancel windows including complete quatrefoil of St Michael in south east corner.
SP1100 : Stained glass window, Meysey Hampton church
Almsbox predating 1547 edict for all boxes to have 3 locks - this box has one. ------- -- ---------