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St Mary the Virgin

A pleasant hour's walk above the River Teme leads from Ludlow to St Mary's, which began life as a Norman priory church and still shares its riverside setting with the old Priory Gatehouse.

Bromfield, Shropshire

Opening times

Open during daylight hours.

Address

Bromfield
Shropshire
SY8 2JP

With its sturdy stone base supporting a half timbered upper floor, this looks as though it could have been uprooted from rural Normandy.

The church was part of a private house for more than 100 years after the Dissolution, but a mid 17th century renovation returned it to its rightful purpose. In 1672, Thomas Francis painted the ceiling of the restored chancel with a stylised assemblage of clouds, angels and scrolls bearing biblical texts.

Also of interest is the ornate gilded Victorian triptych above the altar.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Church of England

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