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- Holme Lacy, Herefordshire (St Cuthbert's Church)
In a pretty setting on a bend in the River Wye, looking across to the Herefordshire hills, this delightful church is well worth a visit just to enjoy its rich collection of monuments.
The Scudamore family were patrons of the church from Medieval times until the 20th century, and their monuments are a spectacular treasure. The church also has monuments to the Lucas-Tooth family who bought the estate in 1909.
John Scudamore, who died in 1571 lies beside his wife on a tomb chest, decked out in full armour. James Scudamore, who died in 1668, wears Roman costume in a great wedding cake of a wall monument – possibly by Grinling Gibbons.
There is also a Victorian monument to a naval captain shows a fleet of fully rigged ships. There are even some 20th century monuments - in the churchyard is a memorial to Edwyn Scudamore Stanhope, who died in 1933, pictured as a heroic knight in armour.
Beautiful stained glass also delights the eye. Most of it is 19th and 20th century, though the chancel north window is made up of fragments of Medieval glass. In the nave is a striking window showing two of King Arthur’s knights, given in memory of Archibald Lucas-Tooth, who died in World War I.
His father, Sir Robert, is commemorated in the wonderful glass in the great east window, showing St Michael weighing souls.
Other treasures to look for include the unusual 17th century font, with its elegant stem and richly decorated bowl, and the carvings on the Medieval stalls, showing angels, men, a horned demon and a dog.
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5 miles south east of Hereford; Holme Lacy is located off B4399 between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye; in village follow signs to Holme Lacy Hotel, continue past hotel, turn left at the brown 'historic church' sign into Church Road; church at the end of the lane
Nearest railway station: Hereford (6 miles). Bus route numbers 453, 454, 456, 457.
SO 569 348
01/05/12
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
A walk round guide for St Cuthbert's Church, Holme Lacy (PDF, 713kb)
This short, full colour walk round guide contains a floor plan of the church and highlights of things to see during your visit. You can purchase a printed copy of this from the church (50p) or download in advance (free/optional donation).
Herefordshire & Worcestershire County Guide (PDF, 4.3mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
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St Michael's Church, Michaelchurch, Herefordshire Nearly 1000 years old Michaelchurch, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR2 8LD
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The Church (no dedication), Moreton Jeffries , Herefordshire A church without a name Moreton Jeffries, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 3QY
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Goodrich Castle Goodrich stands majestically on a wooded hill commanding the passage of the River Wye into the picturesque valley of Symonds Yat. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/goodrich-castle
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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All our Herefordshire churches are in CCT’s West region.
Visit Herefordshire tourism website
Herefordshire Family History Society
Herefordshire Council website archives and history section
Herefordshire Lore history website
Herefordshire Historic Churches Trust
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
There is a grass path to the church and ramp access into church.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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