St. Oswald, Compton Abdale, Gloucestershire

Description

The church of St. Oswald is an ancient building of stone in the Perpendicular style, consisting of chancel, nave of six bays, north aisle, north porch and an embattled western tower with lofty pinnacles, containing 6 bells, re-cast in 1880: during 1881-3 the chancel was restored by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners at a cost of £200, and in 1904-5 the whole fabric was thoroughly renovated and improved by the Earl of Eldon and the Ecclesiastical Commissioners: the chancel and choir were enlarged and reseated, a new pulpit in carved oak, an altar table, altar rails, six clergy seats and a vestry were added; the restoration was carried out under the superintendence of Mr. F. W. Waller, architect, of Gloucester: there are 120 sittings.

Church Records

The register dates from the year 1722.