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Historic Churches in Herefordshire

Eaton Bishop church Eaton Bishop, Herefordshire A lovely country church famous for its collection of superb 14th century stained glass - called by Pevsner the finest in the country. An interpretive panel explains the stained glass scenes in the five light east window, thought to have been built 1320-40. Eaton Bishop, Herefordshire, England, Location: In the centre of the village, just off the B4352, 4 miles west of Hereford Website: Eaton Bishop church Photo Credit: David Ross Details of Eaton Bishop church - Photos of Eaton Bishop church

Edvin Loach Old Church Edvin Loach, Herefordshire Edvin Loach Old Church is a ruined 11th century church set within the earthwork defenses of a Norman motte and bailey castle. A more modern Victorian church stands nearby. Edvin Loach, Herefordshire, England, Location: Off the B4203 4 miles north of Bromyard on a minor road at Edvon Loach village Website: Edvin Loach Old Church English Heritage Photo Credit: - Photos of Edvin Loach Old Church

Garway Templar church Garway, Herefordshire A fascinating country church, built in the 12th century by the Knights Templar. The foundations of the circular Templar church can still be seen outside the later 13th century nave. The chancel arch boasts a superb carving of a Green Man, and the exterior of the church has number of fascinating carved crosses and mason's marks. Garway, Herefordshire, England, Location: 1 mile north of Skenfrith, 8 miles west of Ross on Wye, on a minor road off the B4521 Photo Credit: David Ross Details of Garway Templar church - Photos of Garway Templar church

Hereford Cathedral Location map Hereford, Herefordshire Hereford was founded in Saxon times to house the shrine of Saint Ethelbert, a murdered king of East Anglia. A carefully preserved tooth of the saint was highly venerated in the Middle Ages. The church underwent several stages of rebuilding, most notably in the 13th century, when the north transept was built. Look at the triforium arches; they are triangular, almost straight-sided, an unusual effect known as the Geometric style. Hereford gained its second major shrine when miracles were reported at the tomb of Bishop Thomas de Cantilupe, who died in 1282. Hereford, Herefordshire, England, HR1 2NG Website: Hereford Cathedral Phone: 01432 374 202 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Details of Hereford Cathedral - Photos of Hereford Cathedral

Holme Lacy church Holme Lacy, Herefordshire A superb 14th century church in a quiet countryside setting, far from any village. The church features some wonderful memorials to the Scudamore family, including the late 16th century alabaster effigies of Sir John and Lady Sibill Scudamore in period dress. Holme Lacy, Herefordshire, England, Location: On a narrow minor road 1 1/4 from Holme Lacy village Website: Holme Lacy church Churches Conservation Trust Photo Credit: David Ross Details of Holme Lacy church - Photos of Holme Lacy church

Kilpeck Church Kilpeck, Herefordshire A simple Norman two-cell church with a rounded apse. Kilpeck is famous for the wealth of ebullient carvings left by the 11th century masons; there are dozens of amusing, grotesque, and intricate carvings around the doors, windows, and roof line of the church. One of the finest small Norman churches in Britain. Kilpeck, Herefordshire, England, Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Details of Kilpeck Church - Photos of Kilpeck Church

Llanrothal church Location map , Herefordshire A remote church on the very border of Wales, just steps from the River Monnow. The location is superb for this tiny 12th century church thought to have been founded by the Celtic saint, Ridol. Within the church is an intriguing early font bearing a raised carving of a cross pattee, often associated with the Knights Templar. Herefordshire, England, NP25 5QJ Location: On a minor road, 5 mile north west of Monmouth, off the A466. Parking on the verge. Footpath to the church. Website: Llanrothal church Churches Conservation Trust Photo Credit: David Ross Details of Llanrothal church - Photos of Llanrothal church

Michaelchurch, St Michaels church Michaelchurch, Herefordshire A lovely little church located in an isolated field. Within the nave is an inscribed Roman altar, which may date as early as the 3rd century. The nave and chancel also boast some excellent medieval wall paintings. Michaelchurch, Herefordshire, England, Location: Located on a minor road off the B4521 5 miles west of Ross on Wye Website: Michaelchurch, St Michaels church Churches Conservation Trust Photo Credit: David Ross Details of Michaelchurch, St Michaels church - Photos of Michaelchurch, St Michaels church

Rotherwas Chapel Rotherwas, Herefordshire A family chapel of the Bodenham family, dating in part to the medieval period. The chapel features an Elizabethan timber roof, a very striking 18th century tower topped by a peculiar spire, and extravagant Victorian-era interior paintings. The Victorian remodelling of Rotherwas Chapel was the work of Peter Paul Pugin and EW Pugin. Chapel Road, Rotherwas, Herefordshire, England, Location: Off the B4399 on the southern outskirts of Hereford, then left onto Chapel Road. Key from nearby petrol station. Open all year. Website: Rotherwas Chapel English Heritage

St Bartholomews church, Much Marcle Location map Much Marcle, Herefordshire A lovely church dating from the 13th century. St Bartholomews features some superb medieval monuments, including the painted effigy of Walter de Helyon, and the tomb of Blanche Mortimer, Lady Grandison. In the churchyard is a yew tree thought to be 1500 years old, with a bench set within the trunk. Much Marcle, Herefordshire, England, HR8 2NB Location: Take the B4024 off the A449 (signposted Dymock). The church is to the right, in the centre of the village. Limited parking on the side of the lane. Photo Credit: David Ross/Britain Express Details of St Bartholomews church, Much Marcle - Photos of St Bartholomews church, Much Marcle

St Mary's Foy Church Foy, Herefordshire Foy's parish registers commence with the year 1570, but the origins of the church lie much earlier. Though when a church first stood at this site is a subject for research, the present building dates from the 13th Century, when the nave and chancel were built. The church is unusually aligned from north-east to south-west probably due to the topography and the course of the River to which it stands parallel. The font is most unusual, since not only is it's decagonal form unique within the county, but it also has the largest bowl in the shire. Foy, Herefordshire, England, Location: Foy is delightfully located on a no-through road in a bend of the River Wye. Ample parking. Website: St Mary's Foy Church Email: enquiries@stmarysfoy.co.uk

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