Cherry Burton Church
The Saxon church at Cherry Burton was probably constructed of wood, and was eventually replaced by a more durable Norman building of stone. By the mid 19th century the church was falling apart, so it was pulled down and an entirely new church was built. It is this Victorian building we see today.
The main item of historical interest inside the church is a small plaque at the west end with two small brass memorial tablets. These were discovered 6 feet underground when a new grave was being dug in 1905. Both tablets show fascinating coats of arms commemorating Robert Crompton (d. 1646), his wife Jane, and his second wife Anne, of York.
The other main interest here is the stained glass. The nave windows are by the Kempe studios, and all have his trademark wheatsheaf symbol – see if you can spot it! One of the windows commemorates Captain Cecil Burton of the Royal Fusiliers, who died at Mhow, India, of enteric fever contracted on active duty in 1897.
Our work included:
90% repointing works in approved lime mortars.
New coffered panels, window shafts.
Removal of corroding wrought iron to window details and replaced/ reconnected via new window opening cages, as designed by Mason Clarke Engineers.
Works done under the guidance and instruction of Native Architects.
