St Mary's Church Windows - Church Lane, Cropredy, Oxfordshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 52° 06.987 W 001° 19.004
30U E 615253 N 5775326
This village church contains some fantastic stained glass windows.
Waymark Code: WM651M
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/04/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member BluegrassCache
Views: 3

The church has some material dating back to 1050 in the South Aisle and various parts come from a side range of centuries. The stained glass windows are as follows in an anti-clockwise direction around the church from the entrance.

The Holy Ghost - South Aisle, South Wall 1
The window depicts a kneeling crowd receiving The Holy Ghost.

We have seen his star - South Aisle, South Wall 2
This bright window shows The Three Wise Men at Christ's birth.

In memory of John Allitt - South Aisle, East Wall
This large window shows Christ preaching and was erected in 1909.

He received his beloved sleep - Chancel, South Wall 1
This impressive window shows a Christ dying with people gathered around him.

I believe in the Resurrection of the dead - Chancel, South Wall 2
A magnificent window in the Chancel

By thine agony and bloody sweat - Chancel, South Wall 3
This rich and bright window is right next to the East Window

East Window
An unusual window with some amazing detail and symmetrical brilliance.

Ave Maria - North Aisle, North Wall 1
A window to St Mary the Virgin, to whom the church is named. Contained in this window is a fragment of old glass found in the churchyard portraying the head of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

In memory of William Anker - North Aisle, North Wall 2
This window was erected in 1902 and has some brilliant colour.
Type of building where window is located: Church

Address:
St Mary's Church
Church Lane
Cropredy, Oxfordshire United Kingdom
OX17 1PU


Days of Operation: Anytime - just obtain the key as directed

Hours of Operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Admission Charge: Not Listed

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