2015

SO5928 : St Mary's church, Foy

taken 9 years ago, near to Foy, County of Herefordshire, England

This is 1 of 5 images, with title St Mary's church, Foy in this square
St Mary's church, Foy
St Mary's church, Foy
From the north.
St Mary's church, Foy


Grade I listed.
The church dates from the 13th century when the nave and chancel were built. In the 14th century the west tower and south porch were added.
The nave roof dates from the late 14th, early 15th century, with a 19th century copy in the chancel.
The tower has six bells dating from the 18th C. and a Sanctus bell from the mid 17th century. The tower may once have had an octagonal spire.

The font dates from the 14th century and is decagonal. It also has the largest bowl in Herefordshire.

In 1673 the east wall of the chancel was rebuilt and the stained glass in the east window replaced.
The 17th century also saw the installation of a six sided pulpit, communion rail, the screen, and stalls in the chancel.

The church was restored in 1863 when the current pews and organ were installed.

The church contains several monuments to the Abrahall family. There is also a 13th C. effigy and an altar tomb to Sir Hugh Waterton from the late 14th C.

The churchyard enjoys spectacular views across the Wye Valley.


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Geographical Context: Religious sites Primary Subject: Church Place: Foy Church: St Marys
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SO5928, 136 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Julian P Guffogg   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 22 April, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 28 April, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 5979 2834 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:57.1253N 2:35.1894W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 5977 2839
View Direction
South-southeast (about 157 degrees)
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