the centre of the village Gratwich Uttoxeter
01889 560234

Gratwich is a small hamlet approximately 5 miles from Uttoxeter.

Blink and you will miss us - we are on a road to somewhere, a shortcut from the A518 to Fradswell or Leigh for many people who travel through once or twice a day.

In Gratwich there are 23 houses of which 10 are farmhouses/farm cottages and the rest are occupied by lovely people who live here because it is the best place to be.  It is mainly a farming area of dairy/beef/sheep and a few pigs, goats and hens.

Our total population of about 65 ranges from tots to teenagers and Togs to Senior Togs!  We are too small for a pub or shops but what we do have is our Church of St. Mary the Virgin.

St. Mary's is a 17th century building and been renovated and modernised ever since.  It is small but beautiful, right in the centre of the village and seats 70 (or 85 if you squash people up).  It is the most important building in Gratwich as it is where we all meet to worship, chat and have social events

At present the PCC are busy raising funds to complete a series of improvements to St. Mary's.

The first of which was a new nave floor, followed by complete rewiring of the lighting and new heaters, next the mains water was connected.  The challenge now is to raise the rest of funds to install an eco-toilet in the churchyard, a small kitchen area at the back of the church and decorate the interior.

There is also a Defibrillator in the porch, kindly funded and installed by Kingstone Parish Council.

We meet for worship regularly twice a month (2nd Sunday a.m. and 4th Sunday p.m.) and for special services and events at other times during the year.

in the centre of the village Kingstone Uttoxeter
01889 562915

This Church is the third Church on this site. Evidence exists of the previous Church where there still remains two stone tombs and a font.

Built in 1861 it has celebrated its 150 year anniversary. Beautiful in its simplicity it stands on an elevated position overlooking the Village, the Village Hall and the School.

The Churchyard is well maintained an has several benches. 

It has three bells which were transferred from the previous Church. The Tenor bell is dated 1595 . Inside the Church is an Iron bound Chest dating from 1608.

There is a new Stained Glass West Window installed in 2007 in memory of the relatives and friends of all those who gave to make the window possible.

In March 2009 the West End of the Nave was reordered to accomodate a meeting and social area. A kitchen facility is provided in one of the larger cupboards.

A Clergy roll is available listing incumbents from 1536.

An illustrated leaflet is available in the Church giving a short history as far back as The Pipe Rolls of 1166.

The Church Warden is Ann Gallimore. Contact details 01889 563404 / ann.gallimore@googlemail .com

 

 

 

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