Lydney and Villages Churches
and the villages of Aylburton,Alvington and Woolaston Churches
St Mary's was Founded in the mid-12th Century to serve the southern part of the Forest of Dean. Part 13th, 14th and 15th Century, much restored in the 19th Century. A large church mainly Early English, but much restored. The nave has matching 13th-century arcades of 5 bays with cylindrical piers with round moulded capitals. The large 13th-century tower has three chamfered orders. The medieval spire was rebuilt in the late 19th century after the top of the spire collapsed.
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Safeguarding
Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops's guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Brett Riches 01452 835516 (Office hours) or 07944 680320 (Out of hours)
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.