Historic Churches in Herefordshire
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Herefordshire is blessed with an extraordinary collection of historic churches, with some especially interesting examples tucked in the rugged countryside near the Welsh border. Perhaps the most famous church in the county is not the glorious edifice of Hereford Cathedral, but the quiet little Norman church at Kilpeck, with its marvellous collection of carved faces decorating both the interior and exterior.
St Bartholomew's is a very striking country church composed of a squat and stolid west tower and a nave, chancel, and south aisle. The oldest part of the church is the tower, which dates to the Norman period - probably 12th century. This is a very low structure topped with a pyramidal roof.
Westhide, Herefordshire, England, HR1 3RQ
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The largest of five churches in the parish of Greater Whitbourne, St John the Baptist is located directly beside Whitbourne Court, a moated medieval Bishop's Palace used by the Bishop of Hereford as a summer residence (now a much restored private residence).
Whitbourne, Herefordshire, England, HR7 4HH
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The church of St Dubricius at Whitchurch dates to the 13th century and stands in a peaceful location beside the River Wye near Symonds Yat East. The church is built of sandstone rubble quarried locally, under a slate roof.
Whitchurch, Herefordshire, England, HR9 6DE
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Heritage Highlight: 12th-century font bowl
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St James is a Grade I listed building, located beside Wigmore Castle in this attractive north Herefordshire village. The church is built on the site of an earlier Saxon building. One unusual feature is a piscina located high on the wall. This oddity is explained when you realize that the piscina was constructed to serve an altar in the medieval rood loft, which no longer exists.
Wigmore, Herefordshire, England, HR6 9UE
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There was a church at Withington as early as the late Saxon period. The current church is largely 12th and 13th century, with a solid late 13th-century tower topped by a strikingly slender 14th-century spire.
Withington, Herefordshire, England, HR1 3QE
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A small Norman church in a lovely rural setting, St Mary the Virgin church at Wormsley may be built on top of an earlier Saxon building. Much of the current building dates to the 12th century, with the addition of a small 13th-century double bellcote.
Wormsley, Herefordshire, England, HR4 8LY
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Heritage Highlight: 12th-century Norman doorway
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St John the Baptist is a delightful medieval country church in an idyllic countryside setting. The church dates to the 13th century and incorporates Norman stonework from an earlier church. Fabian Steadman, the 'The Father of Change Ringing' was born in Yarkhill, where his father served as vicar for 47 years.
Watery Lane, Yarkhill, Herefordshire, England, HR1 3TD
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Heritage Highlight: Norman font
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The 14th-century church at Yarpole is notable for its detached bell tower. Dendrochronology testing has revealed that the bell tower was probably constructed in 1192, making it not only one of the oldest towers but one of the earliest surviving timber-framed buildings of any type in all of England.
Green Lane, Yarpole, Herefordshire, England, HR6 0EQ
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Heritage Highlight: 12th century detached bell tower is perhaps the oldest timber building in England
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A beautiful country church set in a farmyard. Yatton Chapel is most notable for the wonderful 12th-century carved tympanum over the south door, featuring a Tree of Life symbol. The doorway is typical of Norman work, with a rounded arch decorated with chevrons, and carved side columns.
How Caple, Herefordshire, England, HR1 4TD
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Heritage Highlight: 12th century tympanum
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St Mary's Church in the Herefordshire village of Yazor is a Victorian building on the edge of the Wye Valley. St Mary's was built by the Price family of Foxley over the years 1843 - 1855, under the direction of architect George Moor.
Yazor, Herefordshire, England, HR4 7HL
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Heritage Highlight: Richly decorated Victorian interior
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