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St Mary of Malmesbury

St Mary Of Malmesbury

Littleton-upon-Severn

Gloucestershire

C14, largely rebuilt in 1878 by Pope and Paul.

Architectural Features

Interior: tower has pointed arches in plain chamfered surround, 4-bay south arcade to nave, partly C14

restored, with compound piers with bell shaped capitals and moulded bases, roof of arched- brace, collar and ridge purlin construction, brattished wall-plate, same roof to south aisle and chancel, C15 piscina in south aisle, all windows in deep splayed reveals

Fittings: Norman font in tower, bowl ornamented with large chevrons in a spiral, on octagonal pillar with spurs at the corners

heraldic tiles round the font brought from Thornbury Castle showing the arms and badges of the Duke of Buckingham, early C16

royal arms of Victoria on north nave wall

slate monument on south nave wall to Anne Stephens, 1682 and other members of the family

ledger stone in tower to Thomas Archard, 1580 and other members of the family

painted stone and marble monument on north wall to John Allin, 1768.