Church of the Holy Cross, Avening

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Church of the Holy Cross, Avening

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Church of the Holy Cross, Avening, Grade I listed church in Avening, England.

The Church of the Holy Cross features a cruciform layout with a central tower, transepts, and a north aisle containing medieval architectural elements throughout its structure.

Queen Matilda of Flanders, wife of William the Conqueror, commissioned the construction of this church in the late eleventh century, establishing its royal connection.

The interior houses numerous medieval monuments, including a wall memorial to Henry Bridges from 1615 and a communion table from 1657.

The church maintains regular Anglican services and functions as part of the benefice of Avening with Cherington in the Diocese of Gloucester.

A stone coffin predating the Norman Conquest remains outside the church, indicating the presence of an earlier religious site at this location.

Location: Avening

Inception: 11 century

Website: http://aveningchurch.info

GPS coordinates: 51.68060,-2.17554

Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:20

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