St Katharine

St Katharine's is a lovely grade II listed church building with some historical stained glass windows, a Savage Brass and excavated Stone Crucifix.

Wormington, Gloucestershire

Opening times

Open daily from 9am to 5pm.

Address

Main Street
Wormington
Gloucestershire
WR12 7NL

St Katharine's features architecture that is essentially Perpendicular in style, with later additions continuing this tradition. The east window, showcasing beautiful stained glass, was designed by Morris & Co in 1912. The north and south aisles were added in the 17th century, and the windows at the west end of these aisles contain striking 14th century painted glass.

In 1926, significant renovations were undertaken by Norman Jewson of the Arts & Crafts school run by Sidney Barnsley. The work included the altar, altar rails, pulpit, pews, church door, and floor, and was carried out by renowned craftsmen Peter Waals and Alfred Bucknell. Notably, Jacobean pews are also found in the chancel.

On the south wall of the chancel is the Savage Brass, commemorating Anne, eldest daughter of Richard Daston and wife of John Savage of Norbury, Worcestershire, who died in 1605 in childbirth along with her infant.

A notable feature is the Stone Crucifix hanging over the side altar. It was excavated in the grounds of Wormington Grange by the late R.E.S. Thomas, Esq., and is believed to have originally hung in Winchcombe Abbey before its destruction during the Reformation.

General Lord and Lady Ismay of Wormington Grange, along with other patrons of the church, are buried here.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Book exchange, Twice monthly board games, and Parish meetings.

  • Church of England

Contact information

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