Historic Churches in Shropshire

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

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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

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Heritage Highlight: 15th-century Pieta carving

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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

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The light and spacious Georgian church of St Mary Magdalene stands beside the ruins of Bridgnorth Castle. The church was designed in 1792 by the famous Scottish engineer Thomas Telford and was his first church. It stands on the site of the castle chapel, built in 1101.
East Castle Street, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England, WV16 4AF

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Heritage Highlight: The first church designed by Thomas Telford

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One of the truly outstanding medieval town churches in England. St Laurence's nickname 'The Cathedral of the Marches', reflects the importance of Ludlow in the turbulent Welsh Marches region, but also the impressive size and rich furnishings this 12th-century church.
Ludlow, Shropshire, England

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This lovely 12th-century building stands on the site of a 7th-century church founded by St Milburga, who established an abbey that grew to become Wenlock Priory. The nave and chancel are Norman, as is the font. Look for the memorial to William Penny Brookes, who founded the Wenlock Olympic Games.
Wilmore Street, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, TF13 6HR

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Heritage Highlight: Memorial to Dr William Penny Brookes, re-founder of the Olympics.

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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

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Heritage Highlight: 14th century effigy and grave slab

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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

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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

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An attractive late Saxon church with later 14th and 19th-century rebuilding. There are Saxon pilaster strips and carved stone fragments in the walls, a 14th-century font and piscina, and colourful Victorian stained glass.
Stanton Lacy, Shropshire, England, SY8 2AE

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Heritage Highlight: Saxon doorway and pilaster strips

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