Church of St Mary the Virgin, Church Lane, Berkeley - Stroud
Parish church. C12 foundation on probable site of important early medieval minster church, altered in C13 and C15, and in C19. Random coursed rubblestone, roofs with coped verges and cross finials. Nave and aisles of seven bays with clerestory windows to south only, north porch, lower chancel with flanking chapels. The roof has been extensively repaired. The extensive interior wall paintings continue to decay.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade I
- List Entry Number:
- 1304581
- Local Planning Authority:
- Stroud
- Site Type:
- Religious ritual and funerary > Church
Location
- Building Name:
- Church of St Mary the Virgin
- Street Name:
- Church Lane
- County:
- Gloucestershire
- District / Borough:
- Stroud
- Parish:
- Berkeley
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Stroud
- Region:
- South West
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Place of worship
- Condition:
- Very bad
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Religious organisation
- Designation:
- Listed Place of Worship grade I, CA
Contact Details
Chris Miners 0117 975 1308
Next steps
Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England