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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

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Open during daylight hours.

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Bromfield
Shropshire
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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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