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Holy Trinity church, Bosbury
An unusually large church of the transition from the Norman to the early English Gothic style. The original church was Norman dating from the early 12th century. By 1200 side aisles and a clerestory had been added, and perhaps a little later the new chancel
The detached tower was built around 1230, and is one of seven such towers in Herefordshire. Bosbury's has thick walls and narrow windows, and appears to have been built as a refuge. It originally had a spire which was struck by lightning in 1638 and was finally replaced in 1812 by the pitched roof. There are 6 bells
There is a Chantry Chapel on the south side of the nave with perpendicular style windows endowed by Sir Rowland Morton after the death of his wife in 1528. He was related to Cardinal John Morton, Archbishop of Canterbury responsible for Bell Harry Tower at the Cathedral. The chapel was restored in 1987. The chancel arch is a little later than the nave, the columns are slender and the arch is partly moulded. The screen is an excellent example of late 15th century carving in timber. It would have supported a rood (cross)originally.
The south porch doorway is late 12th century and still Norman in style. The framing porch is 15th C.
There are two large memorials in Renaissance style to the Harford family. Both John and his son Richard were Stewards of the Bishops manor and are reported to "have enriched themselves in dealing with church property"
The chancel was rebuilt in 1871 when a new organ was installed by Speechly and Ingram.
The detached tower was built around 1230, and is one of seven such towers in Herefordshire. Bosbury's has thick walls and narrow windows, and appears to have been built as a refuge. It originally had a spire which was struck by lightning in 1638 and was finally replaced in 1812 by the pitched roof. There are 6 bells
There is a Chantry Chapel on the south side of the nave with perpendicular style windows endowed by Sir Rowland Morton after the death of his wife in 1528. He was related to Cardinal John Morton, Archbishop of Canterbury responsible for Bell Harry Tower at the Cathedral. The chapel was restored in 1987. The chancel arch is a little later than the nave, the columns are slender and the arch is partly moulded. The screen is an excellent example of late 15th century carving in timber. It would have supported a rood (cross)originally.
The south porch doorway is late 12th century and still Norman in style. The framing porch is 15th C.
There are two large memorials in Renaissance style to the Harford family. Both John and his son Richard were Stewards of the Bishops manor and are reported to "have enriched themselves in dealing with church property"
The chancel was rebuilt in 1871 when a new organ was installed by Speechly and Ingram.
Created: Thu, 31 May 2012, Updated: Thu, 31 May 2012
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