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St Mary

Staunton on Wye

Herefordshire

C14, partly rebuilt in 1720 with later alterations.

Architectural Features

Tower is C13 with deep battered plinth and keel-moulded string beneath three diminishing stages.

South doorway has round C12 arch with continuous roll-moulded inner order and chamfered outer arch supported by a pair of shafts with deep fluted capitals.

Chancel has C17 communion table with turned balusters and later top, a pair of C17 oak chairs with arch motif to back panel and seat-front.

Font is probably early C13.

Tower contains C17 panelling with typical arch and acanthus decoration.

Six medallions with bas-relief heads, four of which are finely detailed in French Renaissance style and perhaps Flemish and C16.