St Mary

The church did have substantial Saxon elements until 1866 and some of the Saxon and later work can still be seen inside, it is the features inside which draw visitors to the church.

Stoke D’Abernon, Surrey

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Address

Stoke Road
Stoke D’Abernon
Surrey
KT11 3PX

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51.3156221, -0.3799562

St Mary's is famous for having two of the oldest and finest brasses in the country. Until recently one of them was thought to be the oldest, but that has proved not to be the case. Nonetheless, they are remarkable.

Both are to Sir John D'Abernons, father and son. The earlier dates from 1327 and shows Sir John full sized (he was a very large man) in chain mail and holding a spear. His son is in plate armour; his brass dates from about 1340. There are five other brasses nearby.

Also in the church are memorials to the Vincent family, brightly painted Jacobean tombs with life sized figures. In front of the chancel is a lavishly decorated wooden pulpit from 1620 at the foot of which are monstrous creatures. Close by are an hour glass and lectern from the same period.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

Contact information

Church website

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