St Arild's Church, Oldbury-on-the-Hill
| St Arild's Church, Oldbury-on-the-Hill | ||
|---|---|---|
Style Gothic | | |
| Groundbreaking | 13th century | |
| Specifications | ||
| Materials | Stone, stone slate roof | |
St Arild's Church is a historic
Arilda, a female saint who was a virgin and a martyr. This is one of only two churches dedicated to her, the other being nearby at Oldbury-on-Severn.[3] Access to the church is across fields or through a farmyard.[1]
History
The church originated in the 13th century,[1] although most of its fabric dates from the late 15th or early 16th century.[2] Repairs were carried out in the 18th century.[1]
Architecture
St Arild's is constructed in stone with a stone slate roof.
Internally there is a tall pointed tower arch. The ceiling is plain and
plastered. Some 18th-century box pews are still present on the south side of the church, and there is also a two-tier pulpit.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e St Arild's Church, Oldbury-on-the-Hill, Gloucestershire, Churches Conservation Trust, retrieved 29 March 2011
- ^ a b c d e Historic England, "Church of St Arild, Didmarton (1089732)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 5 October 2013
- ^ Bradshaw, Jane (1998), St Arilda of Oldbury on Severn, Gloucestershire, University of Bath, retrieved 25 October 2010