History of the parish church

Throughout its long history the church at Barton Stacey has seen many changes. This page gives an outline of the key dates in church history.

Additional information can be found in Brief history and guide to All Saints' Church which is available from the church.

Key dates

1066

Mentioned in Domesday Book at a value of 15 shillings

Late 12C

Rebuilt in Norman transitional style

1086

Advowson granted by William the Conqueror to the de Piste family

1136

Advowson transferred to Abbey of Lanthony - originally in Wales, but then moved to Gloucester

Mid 13C

Major rebuilding in early English (Gothic) style

c 1510

Additional building of fine turreted and embattled tower

1541

Advowson granted by Henry VIII to the Dean and Chapter of Winchester - who are still the present patrons

1635

The church is noted as being in a "ruinous state"

1792

Church shelters villages made homeless by a fire which swept the village

1848

Foundations reseated and seating replaced

1877

Pine arch roof added to the chancel and open wooden porch replaced

1894

Chancel pillars reset, transept wooden floors replaced

1902

Present pulpit and lectern installed

1918

Carved wooden memorial erected to parishioners who died in World War One

1971

Replaced brick floor with tiles and repaired the vestry in the North transept

1989

Major restoration of stone and flint work

2000

Major refurbishment of church facilities and fittings