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St Giles Church, Sheldon
A 14th Century sandstone structure, the oldest part being the Chancel Arch which dates from the end of the 12th century. Further additions made in 1876. Stained glass by Ward & Hughes of London dates from the 19th-century restoration but also contains a 1937 window design by Florence Camm who's family's glass business was in Smethwick (T W Camm & Co). She studied at Birmingham School of Art.
Thomas Bray was the Rector 1690-1730. Established a school in Sheldon. Emigrated to America where he helped establish the Church of England in Maryland.
Masons Inscription in the tower was written in Middle English and reads...........
In [the] yr of our lord MCCCC I Xi [1461] ye
stepel a be gon. ye masson
had two and forti pond [42 pounds] vis [6 shillings] and
viiid [8 pence] for makyng of the stpel.
The last picture shows the above inscription.
Inside this is a wonderful time capsule, unaffected by the changes that have ravaged the surrounding area, sited opposite Sheldon Country park. Have read somewhere that the stained glass windows were regarded as 'unremarkable' but I disagree. Brings back memories of Church Parade with 298th 'A' scout group in the old green hut next door. The hut had no running water and our only supply was taken from a tap sited at the rear of Old Rectory Farm opposite.
Ps I would have posted this under 'Churhes' but didn't find a suitable thread - please feel free to move it if its in the wrong place
A 14th Century sandstone structure, the oldest part being the Chancel Arch which dates from the end of the 12th century. Further additions made in 1876. Stained glass by Ward & Hughes of London dates from the 19th-century restoration but also contains a 1937 window design by Florence Camm who's family's glass business was in Smethwick (T W Camm & Co). She studied at Birmingham School of Art.
Thomas Bray was the Rector 1690-1730. Established a school in Sheldon. Emigrated to America where he helped establish the Church of England in Maryland.
Masons Inscription in the tower was written in Middle English and reads...........
In [the] yr of our lord MCCCC I Xi [1461] ye
stepel a be gon. ye masson
had two and forti pond [42 pounds] vis [6 shillings] and
viiid [8 pence] for makyng of the stpel.
The last picture shows the above inscription.
Inside this is a wonderful time capsule, unaffected by the changes that have ravaged the surrounding area, sited opposite Sheldon Country park. Have read somewhere that the stained glass windows were regarded as 'unremarkable' but I disagree. Brings back memories of Church Parade with 298th 'A' scout group in the old green hut next door. The hut had no running water and our only supply was taken from a tap sited at the rear of Old Rectory Farm opposite.
Ps I would have posted this under 'Churhes' but didn't find a suitable thread - please feel free to move it if its in the wrong place
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