St. Mary the Virgin, Fairford, Gloucestershire
St Mary the Virgin, Fairford, Gloucestershire
Fairford Church, built in 1497 in the late perpendicular style, has a set of
28 stained glass medieval windows. There is an association between the Mercers
and this church through Lady Mico's sister, the Honourable Elizabeth Fermor.
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St Mary the Virgin, Fairford, Gloucestershire |
In her will of 1704 she made an arrangement for a minister to preach at Fairford
every Sunday (this bequest was administered by the Company from 1890). In 1998
St Mary the Virgin, Kempsford, was united with the neighbouring parish of Fairford
and in 1999 the Company became joint patrons with the Bishop of Gloucester and
the Dean and Chapter of Gloucester of the united benefice.


