Forton Church and Hall, Staffordshire

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Date:9th of May 2017

Description:This tranquil scene has hardly changed over the years. On the left is Forton Hall viewed from the south, with All Saints' Church to the right.

Forton Hall was built in 1665 by Gerard Skrymsher at a cost of £100. It may have been a dower house. The builder was John Salt of Enville.

The earliest stonework in All Saints' Church dates from about1200, and can found in the east wall of the chancel and part of the north wall; above the vestry door can be seen an original lancet window. The south front of the church is Georgian. Restoration work was carried out by W.D. Caroe between 1909 and 1910. Inside the church are 17th century monuments to the Skrymsher family and a white marble font, dated 1723. The stained glass windows were broken by Cromwell's officers during the Civil War.