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Church of St Mary

A Grade I Listed Building in Kempley, Gloucestershire

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  • Church of St Mary, Kempley

  • Church of St Mary, Kempley

  • St Mary: c.1130 Norman church probably founded by Hugh de Lacy

  • St Mary: c.1276 fortified tower with later pyramid roof of 1824; c14 wooden porch; Decorated window in nave

  • St Mary: c.1130 nave & chancel arch with dogtooth mouldings & volute capitals

  • St Mary: c.1130 Norman painting in the chancel

  • St Mary: c.1130 Norman painting in the chancel

  • St Mary: 'Visitatio Sepulcri', c.1130 Easter drama scene

  • St. Mary's Church, Kempley

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Entry Name: Church of St Mary

Listing Date: 2 October 1954

Grade: I

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1156244

English Heritage Legacy ID: 125946

ID on this website: 101156244

Location: St Mary's Church, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL18

County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Civil Parish: Kempley

Traditional County: Gloucestershire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Gloucestershire

Church of England Parish: Kempley St Edward

Church of England Diocese: Gloucester

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