St Cosmas and St Damian's Church, Stretford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Cosmas and St Damian's Church, Stretford |
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St Cosmas and St Damian's Church, Stretford,
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| OS grid reference | SO 443 557 |
| Location | Stretford, Herefordshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | Churches Conservation Trust |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Redundant |
| Heritage designation | Grade I |
| Designated | 2 September 1966 |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Groundbreaking | 12th century |
| Completed | 14th century |
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| Materials | Stone, tile roof |
St Cosmas and St Damian's Church is an old Anglican church. It stands in a farmyard in Stretford, Herefordshire, England. This church is no longer used for regular services. It is now looked after by the Churches Conservation Trust. The church is a "Grade I listed building." This means it is a very important historical building. It is named after Saints Cosmas and Damian. These saints are known as the protectors of doctors and surgeons.
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History of the Church
The church was first built in the 12th century. This was a very long time ago! It was made bigger in the 13th century. Parts of it were rebuilt in the 14th century. The roof was added around the year 1540.
In 1875, the church had a "Victorian restoration." This means it was repaired and updated. More work was done in 1922. The church stopped being used for regular services on December 1, 1972. It was then given to the Churches Conservation Trust in 1974. This trust helps to protect old churches.
Church Design and Features
The church is almost as wide as it is long. It is built from stone with a tiled roof.
Outside the Church
The church has two main parts called "naves" and two "chancels." These are all under one big roof. There is also a porch on the south side. At the west end, there is a small bell tower. It has a pointed roof covered in wooden tiles.
On the north wall, you can see a large, tall window. There is also a small window with a rounded top. A door with a rounded top is now blocked up. The west window of the north nave has two sections. Above it is a round window. The east window also has two sections.
On the south side, there are two tall, narrow windows. There is also a wooden porch. The entrance to the porch has a special arch. The west window has two sections. The east window has three sections.
Inside the Church
Inside, a row of arches divides the naves and chancels. This is called an "arcade." On the north wall, there are two spaces for tombs. Each space holds two statues. These statues are from the 14th century. They are thought to be members of the Delabere family. This family used to live nearby.
Two large wooden screens separate the naves from the chancels. These screens are from the 16th century. In the middle of the screens is a "Jacobean pulpit." A pulpit is where the priest gives sermons. Each screen has two sections and a door in the middle.
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