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St Mary Magdalene

A 13th and 14th century church with Saxon and Norman foundations.

Leintwardine, Herefordshire

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Leintwardine
Herefordshire
SY7 0LB

St Mary Magdalene’s Lady Chapel was built by the infamous Roger Mortimer as a chantry chapel for himself and his mistress, Queen Isabella. The Roman origins of the site has resulted in the architectural feature of the chancel being much higher than the nave.

The interior has examples of early 15th century choir stalls, misericords and angels from Wigmore Abbey. However, in addition there are also new misericords dedicated to ‘Flossie’, life time landlady of the Sun Inn and ‘Doug’ the local butcher.

There can also be found a vainglorious monument to General Sir Banestre Tarleton (American War of Independence).

  • Social heritage stories

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Church of England

  • Repair Grant, £10,000, 2013

  • Our Repair Grants funded urgent repair work to help keep churches open.

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