Shropshire Attractions - Historic Churches
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Historic Churches in Shropshire

 

 Adderley, St Peter's Church
  

Adderley, St Peter's Church An early 19th century church with its origins firmly in the medieval period, St Peter's is built of red sandstone to a cruciform plan. The most interesting feature are the cast iron windows, made in the foundries at nearby Coalbrookdale.
Adderley, Shropshire, England, TF9 3TD

Attraction Type: Church
Location: Off the A529 Market Drayton to Audlem road
Website: Adderley, St Peter's Church
Churches Conservation Trust
Location map
OS SJ662397

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 Battlefield, St Mary's Church
  

Battlefield, St Mary's Church On 21 July, 1403, the Battle of Shrewsbury took place in this quiet countryside setting, between forces under Henry IV and an army led by the Percy's, Earls of Northumberland, including supporters of the recently ousted king, Richard II.
Battlefield, Shropshire, England, SY4 3DB

Attraction Type: Church
Location: Open 11am-3pm. At other times keyholder nearby at Battlefield 1403 visitor centre
Website: Battlefield, St Mary's Church
Churches Conservation Trust
Location map
OS SJ514174

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 Bridgnorth, St Leonard's Church
  

Bridgnorth, St Leonard's Church The tower of St Leonard's parish church can be seen from almost everywhere in Bridgnorth. The original church on the site was likely Saxon, and there was certainly a church founded here around 1190. However, the current building is almost entirely a product of a Victorian restoration in 1862.
St Leonards Close, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England, WV16 4EJ

Attraction Type: Church
Location: In the town centre in St Leonard's Close, off Church Street
Website: Bridgnorth, St Leonard's Church
Churches Conservation Trust
Location map
OS SO716933

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 Ludlow, St Laurence Church
  

A member of the Greater Churches Group, the 900-year-old St Laurence's was largely rebuilt in the 15th century. Medieval stained glass and fine carving.
Ludlow, Shropshire, England

Attraction Type: Church
Location: off King Street (which is a main thoroughfare), by the Buttercross
Website: Ludlow, St Laurence Church
Email: office@stlaurences.org.uk
Phone: 01584 872 073
Fax: 01584 875 138
OS SO511 747

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 Preston Gubbals, St Martin's Church
  

Preston Gubbals, St Martin's Church St Martin's has had a chequered past. It was built as a chapel of ease in the 12th century, but later became a full-fledged parish church. Portions of the medieval church were demolished, leaving the chancel, which became the south aisle of a new church in 1866.
Preston Gubbals, Shropshire, England, SY4 3AN

Attraction Type: Church
Location: 4 miles north of Shrewsbury off the A528 or A49
Website: Preston Gubbals, St Martin's Church
Churches Conservation Trust
Location map
OS SJ491195

Heritage Highlight: 14th century effigy and grave slab
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 Shrewsbury Abbey
We had the pleasure of visiting here, and our information is based on our personal experiences We took some photos of this location that we'd like to share with you  

Shrewsbury Abbey The historic abbey church of St Peter and St Paul at Shrewsbury will need no introduction to readers of the popular Brother Cadfael novels by Ellis Peters. This wonderful medieval church is the only substantial remain of Shrewsbury Abbey, a great medieval monastery beside the River Severn.
The Abbey Office, Abbey Foregate Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, SY2 6BS

Attraction Type: Church
Location: On Abbey Foregate, just off the A458. Parking directly across the street.
Website: Shrewsbury Abbey
Email: enquiries@shrewsburyabbey.com
Phone: 01743 232723
Location map - Photos of Shrewsbury Abbey
OS SJ498125

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 Shrewsbury, St Mary's Church
  

Shrewsbury, St Mary's Church The only remaining completely medieval church in the historic town of Shrewsbury, St Mary's stands on a rise in the centre of town, opposite the main post office. The church spire - said to be the third highest of any parish church in England - can be seen for miles around.
St Mary's Street, Dogpole Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, SY1 1EF

Attraction Type: Church
Location: Opposite the main Post Office in the centre of Shrewsbury
Website: Shrewsbury, St Mary's Church
Churches Conservation Trust
Location map
OS SJ491124

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 Stirchley, St James Church
  

It is hard to believe that this quiet little church is only a mile or so from the busy centre of Telford. St James dates to the Norman period, and retains several Norman features.
Stirchley, Shropshire, England, TF3 1DY

Attraction Type: Church
Location: Next to the Old Rectory, accessed via an unmade road

Website: Stirchley, St James Church
Churches Conservation Trust
Location map
OS SJ698066

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 Talbot Chapel
  

When the medieval parish church of Longford was pulled down in 1803 to make way for a new church, the south aisle was spared. The aisle lives on as the Talbot Chapel, so named because it contains a wonderful monument to Thomas Talbot (d. 1686) and his wife (d. 1706).
Longford Road, Longford, Shropshire, England, TF10 8LR

Attraction Type: Church
Location: 2 miles west of Newport off Salters Lane/Longford Road; opposite Longford Park. Access is via a track to St. Mary's former church; now converted to a house
Website: Talbot Chapel
Churches Conservation Trust
Location map
OS SJ728182

Heritage Highlight: 17th century Talbot monument
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 Upton Cressett, St Michael's Church
  

Upton Cressett, St Michael's Church The small Norman church of St Michael's at Upton Cressett is as pretty as a picture, set beside an Elizabethan manor hall in a quiet valley west of Bridgnorth.
Upton Cressett, Shropshire, England, WV16 6UH

Attraction Type: Church
Location: 4 miles west of Bridgnorth off the A458

Website: Upton Cressett, St Michael's Church
Churches Conservation Trust
Location map
OS SO656925

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 Wroxeter, St Andrew's Church
  

Wroxeter, St Andrew's Church Wow! Now, here's a church with history! The Grade-I listed church of St Andrew's is built upon part of the former Roman town of Viroconium, and incorporates Roman bricks and stones throughout.

Wroxeter, Shropshire, England, SY5 6PH

Attraction Type: Church
Location: 4 miles south east of Shrewsbury off the B4380, beside English Heritage's Roman site and the Wroxeter Hotel
Website: Wroxeter, St Andrew's Church
Churches Conservation Trust
Location map
OS SJ564080

Heritage Highlight: Roman stones incorporated throughout
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Telford (Hotel)

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Telford (Hotel)

Madeley Court Hotel

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