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Historic Churches in Herefordshire
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Eaton Bishop church
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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
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Edvin Loach Old Church
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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
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Garway Templar church
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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
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Hereford Cathedral
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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
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Holme Lacy church
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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
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Kilpeck Church
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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,
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Llanrothal church
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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
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Rotherwas Chapel
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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
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St Bartholomews church, Much Marcle
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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.
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St Mary's Foy Church
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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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The Royal Hotel
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