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Historic Churches in Shropshire

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 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts