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St John the Baptist

The church has numerous features of interest, including a 13th century effigy of a knight, 14th century glass, a 17th century minstrels gallery and a wonderfully macabre 16th century carving of a skeleton.

Mamble, Worcestershire

Opening times

Every day during daylight hours.

Address

Church Lane
Mamble
Worcestershire
DY14 9JY

View map

52.6026191, -3.1100548

How to get here

What3words, ///resonated.nanny.quite is the location of the path into the churchyard.

There are no parking spaces within the churchyard or on Church Lane. Visitors park in the village and walk to the church.

Much of the church dates from c1200. The timber bell turret is partly 17th century but its supporting timber frame has been scientifically dated to the early 13th century. On the north side of the church are the remains of the separate 16th century Blount Chapel. The church was restored by Arthur Blomfield in 1880.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Wildlife haven

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access throughout

  • Parking within 250m

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Church of England

Contact information

01299 896837

Church website

Gallery

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Dating back to 1226, a Norman built building which houses the grand tomb of George Herbert's parents and a robbers grave in the churchyard.

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