St Arild's Church, Oldbury-on-the-Hill, Medieval Anglican church in Oldbury-on-the-Hill, England
Description
St Arild's Church is a medieval stone church with a three-stage tower reinforced by diagonal buttresses and roofed with slate tiles throughout. The interior preserves box pews and a two-tier pulpit arranged in the Gothic style.
History
The building dates to the 13th century and received a Perpendicular Gothic tower in the late 15th century that transformed its appearance. This later work defines the structure visitors see today.
Culture
The church is one of only two places in England dedicated to St Arilda, a local holy figure from Gloucestershire whose veneration reflects the region's spiritual roots.
Practical
The building stands in open countryside and requires walking through fields or across a farmyard to reach it. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and expect an isolated rural setting.
Did you know?
The interior holds an unusual egg-shaped font from 1768 that was purchased for just six shillings. This overlooked piece shows how rural churches preserved modest treasures from everyday life.
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