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The tower of St. George's Church was constructed entirely in the 17th century.
Answer: False
The church's tower was likely built in the early 13th century, with the top section being rebuilt in the 17th century, not constructed entirely in the 17th century.
The nave of St. George's Church contains original architectural elements dating back to the 15th century.
Answer: True
The nave of St. George's Church incorporates original architectural elements, including columns dating from the 13th century and expansions from the 14th and 15th centuries.
During the Victorian restoration, the original pews were retained and restored.
Answer: False
Contrary to retaining original pews, the Victorian restoration involved their removal and the construction of a new pulpit.
The nave retains original columns from the 14th century.
Answer: False
The nave retains original columns dating from the 13th century, with subsequent expansions from the 14th and 15th centuries.
The tower of St. George's Church likely dates from which century?
Answer: 13th century
The church's tower was likely constructed in the early 13th century, with later modifications in the 17th century.
What architectural elements from the 14th and 15th centuries are found in the church?
Answer: Expansions to the nave
The nave of St. George's Church features architectural elements from the 14th and 15th centuries, specifically expansions, in addition to its original 13th-century columns.
What significant changes occurred in the church's interior during the Victorian restoration?
Answer: Removal of old pews and construction of a new pulpit
During the Victorian restoration, significant changes were implemented, including the removal of old pews and the construction of a new pulpit.
St. George's Church in Stamford is classified as a Grade II listed building.
Answer: False
St. George's Church in Stamford is classified as a Grade I listed building, signifying its exceptional architectural and historical importance.
St. George's Church claims no specific historical association with the Order of the Garter.
Answer: False
St. George's Church asserts a significant historical association with the Order of the Garter.
The first image provided shows St. George's Church viewed from the south-east.
Answer: False
The first image provided depicts St. George's Church from the west; the south-east view is presented in the second image.
The church asserts a historical connection to the founding of the Order of the Garter.
Answer: True
St. George's Church asserts a historical connection to the founding of the Order of the Garter.
What official designation does St. George's Church in Stamford hold?
Answer: A Grade I listed building
St. George's Church in Stamford holds the designation of a Grade I listed building, denoting its status as a structure of exceptional architectural or historical significance.
Which historical order does St. George's Church claim an original association with?
Answer: The Order of the Garter
St. George's Church asserts a historical connection to the founding of the Order of the Garter.
What does the Grade I listing status of St. George's Church signify?
Answer: It is a structure of exceptional architectural or historical interest.
The Grade I listing status signifies that St. George's Church is recognized as a building of exceptional architectural or historical importance.
What does the presence of Wikimedia Commons media suggest about St. George's Church?
Answer: It is a visually documented landmark with accessible media.
The availability of media on Wikimedia Commons suggests that the church is a visually documented landmark, with photographs and potentially other media files accessible to the public.
William Bruges, the first Garter King of Arms, is buried within St. George's Church and also gifted the chancel roof.
Answer: True
William Bruges, the inaugural Garter King of Arms, is interred within St. George's Church and is also credited with the benefaction of the chancel roof.
Tobie Norris, commemorated by a tablet in the church, is known for having a local pub named after him.
Answer: True
Tobie Norris, whose memory is honored by a tablet within the church, is also recognized for having a local public house named in his honor.
A figure of St. George and the Dragon was added in 1949 as part of the church's First World War memorial.
Answer: False
The figure of St. George and the Dragon, supplied in 1949, serves as a memorial for the Second World War, not the First World War.
Robert Peck is identified as the first recorded rector of St. George's Church, serving in 1225.
Answer: True
The first recorded rector of St. George's Church was Robert Peck, who served in the year 1225.
The stained glass window in the south aisle commemorates the architect John Charles Traylen.
Answer: True
The stained glass window situated in the south aisle serves as a memorial to the architect John Charles Traylen.
Who was a significant benefactor of St. George's Church, known as the first Garter King of Arms?
Answer: William Bruges
William Bruges, the inaugural Garter King of Arms, was a principal benefactor of St. George's Church and is interred within its precincts.
Which of these individuals is commemorated by a memorial tablet in the church, and also has a local pub named after them?
Answer: Tobie Norris
Tobie Norris is commemorated by a memorial tablet within the church and is also recognized for having a local public house named in his honor.
The stained glass window in the south aisle is a memorial to whom?
Answer: John Charles Traylen
The stained glass window situated in the south aisle serves as a memorial to the architect John Charles Traylen.
St. George's Rectory was designed by Edward Browning and built in the late 19th century.
Answer: True
St. George's Rectory, designed by Edward Browning, was constructed in 1881, placing its construction in the late 19th century.
The house at 16 St. George's Square serves exclusively as the rector's residence.
Answer: False
The house at 16 St. George's Square serves a dual purpose, functioning as the rector's residence and also as a bed and breakfast establishment.
The 'Incumbents' section lists the names of church wardens and their service years.
Answer: False
The 'Incumbents' section details the names of the church's rectors and their respective years of service, not those of church wardens.
The list of incumbents is derived from historical parish records held at the county archive.
Answer: False
The list of incumbents is derived from information presented on a commemorative plaque located on the church wall, not from county archive records.
Martyn Taylor is the current rector and previously served as a vicar.
Answer: False
Martyn Taylor is the current rector of St. George's Church; his prior role was that of a curate, not a vicar.
What is the address of St. George's Rectory?
Answer: 16, St. George's Square
St. George's Rectory is located at 16, St. George's Square.
Besides serving as a rectory, what other function does the house at 16 St. George's Square fulfill?
Answer: A bed and breakfast establishment
Beyond its traditional role as a rectory, the house at 16 St. George's Square also operates as a bed and breakfast establishment.
What was Martyn Taylor's previous role at the church before becoming rector?
Answer: Curate
Prior to becoming rector, Martyn Taylor served as a curate at St. George's Church from 1996 to 2003.
The chancel windows of St. George's Church originally displayed portraits of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Answer: False
The original chancel windows of St. George's Church were adorned with portraits of the Knights of the Garter, not the Archbishop of Canterbury.
All of the original stained glass depicting the Knights of the Garter remains intact in the chancel windows.
Answer: False
While remnants exist, the entirety of the original stained glass depicting the Knights of the Garter does not remain intact in the chancel windows.
The 'Signs of the Passion' are depicted on the shields carried by angels on the south chancel roof.
Answer: True
The shields borne by the angels on the south chancel roof prominently feature depictions of the 'Signs of the Passion'.
What did the original chancel windows of St. George's Church depict?
Answer: Portraits of the Knights of the Garter
The original chancel windows of St. George's Church featured portraits of the Knights of the Garter, intended as commemoration.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a remaining element of the original chancel windows?
Answer: A complete depiction of St. Catherine
While fragments of the original stained glass, including depictions of St. Catherine and St. Anne, remain, a complete depiction of St. Catherine is not specifically mentioned as a surviving element.
What symbolic imagery is found on the shields of the central angels on the chancel roof?
Answer: The 'Signs of the Passion'
The shields carried by the central angels on the chancel roof depict the 'Signs of the Passion,' which are symbolic representations of Christ's suffering.
What is the significance of the 'Signs of the Passion' depicted on the chancel roof angels?
Answer: They are symbols of Christ's suffering.
The 'Signs of the Passion' depicted on the chancel roof angels are symbolic representations of Christ's suffering, including the pierced heart and wounded extremities.