St Mary's

Fairford

Gloucestershire

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St Mary's church in Fairford, Gloucester is probably one of the most famous churches in England. Being the only church to still be able to boast a full set of Medieval Stained Glass windows. It sits in an idyllic setting made all the better on the days of my visit by clear blue skies and bright sunshine. This is TRN 12

MAIN FEATURES OF INTEREST

v Complete set of medieval stained glass windows

v Ancient Elizabethan Chest

v Corpus Christie Chapel

ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS

v Built In The 11th Century

v Multiple stone gargoyle and adornments around the exterior of the building

DETAILS

The Manor of Fairford formed part of the "Honour of Gloucester" and in the 13th Century was held by the de Clare family, one of whom married the Daughter of the Earl of Gloucester.

IMAGES

	Detail from one of he medieval stained glass windows showing a fight This is Verdana 10		Detail from one of he medieval stained glass windows showing a fight This is Verdana 10		Detail from one of he medieval stained glass windows showing a fight This is Verdana 10
	Detail from one of he medieval stained glass windows showing a fight This is Verdana 10		Detail from one of he medieval stained glass windows showing a fight This is Verdana 10		Skeleton tops one of the many stone table tombs in the cemetery of this church.

MONUMENTS & MEMORIALS

STAINED GLASS WINDOWS

Detail from one of he medieval stained glass windows showing a fight This is Verdana 10

Detail from one of he medieval stained glass windows showing a fight This is Verdana 10

Detail from one of he medieval stained glass windows showing a fight This is Verdana 10

VISITING