St Cuthbert's Church, Holme Lacy

St Cuthbert's Church features a three-stage tower with diagonal buttresses, a six-bay nave, and a two-bay chancel constructed in sandstone with tiled roofs.

The land for the church was given to Walter de Lacy by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest, with the current structure dating from 1101.

The church houses numerous monuments dedicated to the Scudamore family, including a tomb chest displaying John Scudamore and his wife in full ceremonial dress.

The church offers champing accommodations for up to eight people, allowing visitors to spend the night within its historic walls.

The east window contains a striking glass design by Henry Payne depicting the Archangel Michael weighing souls against a detailed background.

Location: Holme Lacy

Inception: 12 century

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture

Website: http://visitchurches.org.uk/Ourchurches/Completelistofchurches/St-Cuthberts-Church-Holme-Lacy-Herefordshire

GPS coordinates: 52.00940,-2.63010

Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:22