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Church View, HR4 7PW

Stretton Sugwas is dedicated to St Mary Magdalene.

Seen across the fields and through the wires.

Memorial to Richard Grevelhay died 1473, and his wife Maude (Harper). Notice dogs at their feet.

Tuning is achieved with the little rods at the top of the pipe.

Here is the parish church of St. Mary Magdalene in Stretton Sugwas, which houses two fantastic medieval features inside; a tympanum from c.1150 and incised slab from 1473. The timber-framed bell tower is at the northwest end of the building, and it reminds me of the bell tower at St. Bartholomew parish church in Holmer. The church here was built on a new site from 1877-80 by William Chick, and the medieval church was demolished at this time. The parish church was grade II* listed in January 1967.

Here is the parish church of St. Mary Magdalene in Stretton Sugwas, which houses two fantastic medieval features inside; a tympanum from c.1150 and incised slab from 1473. The timber-framed bell tower is at the northwest end of the building, and it reminds me of the bell tower at St. Bartholomew parish church in Holmer. The church here was built on a new site from 1877-80 by William Chick, and the medieval church was demolished at this time. The parish church was grade II* listed in January 1967.

Here is the parish church of St. Mary Magdalene in Stretton Sugwas, which houses two fantastic medieval features inside; a tympanum from c.1150 and incised slab from 1473. The timber-framed bell tower is at the northwest end of the building, and it reminds me of the bell tower at St. Bartholomew parish church in Holmer. The church here was built on a new site from 1877-80 by William Chick, and the medieval church was demolished at this time. The parish church was grade II* listed in January 1967.

Nicholson, pre 1970. 2 Manual and Pedals, 18 speaking stops.

Original Norman church, was removed to new site and rebuilt in 19th Century. The oak beams of the tower are rotting and in the process of being restored. The church contains a fine medieval carving depicting Sampson and a lion.

The greatest of the treasures in the church is the Samson Tympanum, as you walk in at the South door it faces you above the door to the belfry. It is a semi-circular carving of breath taking beauty, depicting Samson seated astride a lion and forcing its jaws open with bare hands. It is a brilliant example of the work of the great mediaeval sculptor known as the Chief Master , working under the patronage of Sir Ralph de Baskerville.