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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Church Heritage Rating:? Location: Next to the Old Rectory, accessed via an unmade road
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
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Church Heritage Highlight: 17th century Talbot monument Heritage Rating:? 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
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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
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Church Heritage Rating:? Location: 4 miles west of Bridgnorth off the A458
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.
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Overlooking the splendour of the Ironbridge Gorge and its historic bridge, this hotel has its own 18-hole par 72 championship golf course together with the magnificent Leisure Club and Spa. The investment in the leisure facilities is especially impressive; it offers a pool, and new thermo suite of sauna, steam … more >>
Skilfully transformed from a 16th century manor house into a premier country hotel, the Madeley Court Hotel (formerly known as Clarion Hotel Telford) gives you a unique opportunity to appreciate the splendour and architectural history of medieval residence. The hotel is set in its own parkland estate and lakeside setting. … more >>
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