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Churches tell a story, many stories - of families, of political intrigue and social change, of architecture, and changes in belief. Herefordshire Churches Tourism Group is a network of some of the best churches and chapels in the county that have dominated the landscape and life of communities for more than a thousand years. Mappa Mundi What will you find when you enter the door? A source of fascination, awe, or a deep sense of peace? Here people have come and still come, generation on generation, seeking the place of their ancestors or solace for the present. Our churches still play a significant part in the life of our communities. Some act as community centres with modern facilities, others have developed their churchyards to attract wild life, all serve as living monuments to our heritage and history. Visiting our churches can enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of Herefordshire. Come and share Mappa Mundi, Cathedral. Reproduced by kind permission of the Dean and Chapter of Hereford and the Ewyas Harold Mappa Mundi Trustees. www.visitherefordshirechurches.co.uk

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Pastoral Hereford City

Herefordshire is one of ’s most rural, natural, peaceful and relaxing counties with Brinsop an abundance of lovely places to stay; local food and drink; things to do and explore every season of the year. Hereford is the historic cathedral city of Herefordshire and lies on the with fine walks along the river bank and a wide range of places to eat and drink. Look out for those that offer local artisan produced cider (do visit Hereford Cider Museum), beer, perry and meat from Marden the famous Hereford breed of cattle.

Within a few minutes’ drive from Hereford you will find quite roads and country lanes, villages and hamlets with place names influenced by the Romans, Saxons and Welsh. The views open up and the countryside predominantly agricultural. Come in the spring for great swathes of snowdrops and rooks nesting in churchyards and a visit to The Weir (NT). The summer brings delicious soft fruits and vegetables - all available in local farm shops close to Tillington and Bridge Sollars. Autumn has spectacular coloured woods and crystal clear crisp days for walking.

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1 2 Belmont Abbey Bridge Sollars St. Michael and All Angels St. Andrew A465 to Abergavenny 6 miles from Hereford on the A438 OS Grid Reference SO 482 381 to Brecon, towards Madley and HR4 7JH A functioning monastery of Benedictine monks. The monks meet five times during OS Grid Reference SO 341 242 the day to pray in the Victorian Abbey Small Norman gem with 13th Century Church - all are welcome. Ornate church and 14th Century additions. Stone with wonderful glass. Reliquary believed carvings on either side of the 12th to contain a fragment of the head of St Century porch doorway are fine examples Thomas Cantilupe - a mediaeval Hereford of the Herefordshire School of Carving. saint. Hedley Lodge is the Abbey East window by Powell 1871. guesthouse/restaurant which is open Open Wednesday and weekend. through all year for accommodation, retreats, farm yard opposite from church gate functions, conferences, workshops Oak Church Farm Shop on A438, and events. Staunton On Wye

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Brinsop 3 Brinsop St. George Off A480 between Credenhill and Mansel Lacy HR4 7AY OS Grid Reference SO 444 448 This renowned small church in a delightful setting contains a host of treasures from the last 8 centuries, including Herefordshire School carvings, mediaeval stained glass and extensive 20th Century work by Ninian Comper.

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4 5 Credenhill Eaton Bishop St Mary St. Michael and All Angels Off the A480 Hereford/ Sarnesfield Off B4352 OS Grid Reference SO 450 438 OS Grid Reference SO 443 392 The 13th century stone built Church of Justifiably recognised at home and St Mary’s is situated above the village of abroad for its outstanding 14th Century Credenhill five miles from Hereford City stained glass. The most notable being and on the side of the densely wooded the medieval stained glass of the East hill from which it takes it name. window. An interesting feature is the almost complete carriage drive around www.visithereforshirechurches.co.uk the church.

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6 7 Felton Hampton Bishop St Michael the Archangel St. Andrew Off A417 near Burley Gate HR1 3PH Off the B4224 HR1 4JX OS Grid Reference SO 578 485 OS Grid Reference SO 558 380 Small but perfectly formed country Picturesque Norman church with unusual church with recently installed three stop ground plan and medieval roof timbers. organ, Carillion keyboard for the bells and Impressive stone reredos in north chapel. a tradition of Shakespeare plays refracted Fine stained glass window by Thomas in stained glass. Camm. Elgar lived nearby and played the excellent Nicholson and Lord organ. www.visithereforshirechurches.co.uk Bunch of Carrots Pub on B4224 www.visithereforshirechurches.co.uk

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Holme Lacy

Hereford Cathedral

8 9 Hereford Cathedral Hereford The Blessed Virgin Mary and St Francis Xavier RC Church St. Ethelbert the King Broad Street, HR4 9AP Broad Street OS Grid Reference SO 240 415 OS Grid Reference SO 510 397 Built in 1829, as a “Jesuit Temple” Built on a place of worship used since and designed according to classical Saxon times, with some of the finest Greek traditions. This lovely church is examples of architecture from Norman lit by a crystal glass dome. Close to times to the present, including the newly the tabernacle is the reliquary of martyr refurbished Shrine of St. Thomas and Father John Kemble, hanged in 1679 for the award-winning New Library Building practising his faith as a Roman Catholic housing the famous Mappa Mundi. Open priest at the age of 79 years. from 9.15am until Evensong daily.

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10 11 Hereford Holme Lacy St. Peter St. Cuthbert St. Peter’s Square Hereford, HR1 2DL 5m SE of Hereford off B4399, OS Grid Reference SO 511 400 beyond Holme Lacy The oldest and largest parish church in OS Grid Reference SO 569 348 the city. Founded 1074, Exhibition of the A fine mediaeval church rich in 16th life and work of the Rev. John Venn. and 17th Century Scudamore family Car parking is in city. monuments and an unusual decorated Open Easter til October Wednesday & font. Lovely mediaeval and modern glass. Friday 11.00am - 2.00pm in city www.visitchurches.org.uk www.spsj.org.uk

12 Madley Madley Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary On B4532 OS Grid Reference SO 420 388 One of the finest church buildings locally, dating from 1100 to 1350. A pilgrim site since 550 AD - St Dubricius (Dyfrig) was reputedly born here. Stained glass 13th and 14th Century, 14th Century wall paintings. Rare polygonal apse, with restored crypt. www.visithereforshirechurches.co.uk

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13 14 Mansel Lacy Marden St. Michael and All Angels St Mary Off A480 Off A49 Hereford/, HR1 3EN OS Grid Reference SO 425 456 OS Grid Reference SO 512 471 Originally Norman with later additions. Fine historic church dating back to 1240 Now much visited, the 1994 conversion on the banks of the . Site of to church community centre hosts St Ethelbert’s Well – an ancient place of many and varied events, after playing pilgrimage which can still be seen in the a significant part in the life of this rural church today. community and surrounding villages.

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15 16 Wellington Withington St. Margaret of Antioch St. Peter Off A49 5 miles north of Hereford Off A4103 4 miles north-east HR4 8AZ of Hereford OS Grid Reference SO 498 483 HR1 3QE A remarkable early 13th Century Tower, OS Grid Reference SO 565 435 interesting timber roofs to north aisle and The very tall and graceful octagonal porch. Memorial to Benjamin Tomkins, stone spire (C14th) may be your first important early developers of the view of this medieval church, which is set Hereford cattle breed. ‘Green Man’ roof overlooking lush farmland. Many periods boss in North Transept. of architecture are represented, from Norman onwards. Wellington Garden Centre on A49 Radway Garden Centre on www.thelocalchannel.co.uk/ A4103. Open 10.00 – 4.00 daily wellingtonweb www.visitherefordshirechurches.co.uk

www.visitherefordshirechurches.co.uk 08 Meadows and Forests of the Lugg, Teme and Silver Arrow Brampton Bryon This is where England meets in the north west of Herefordshire. Deeply rural with breath taking countryside, of rolling hills, ancient woods, forests and water meadows. The rivers, Lugg, Arrow and Teme (a SSSI), are all prominent features of the landscape. Some of the place names of the picturesque villages and hamlets are lost in the mist of time. Many were thriving medieval townships with bustling markets based on the wool of the Ryeland sheep bred by the monks Leintwardine in Leominster.

The market towns of Leominster, “The Town in the Marches”, and Kington, close to Offa’s Dyke Path both offer a wide variety of shops, cafes, pubs, places to stay and antique shops. Between Leominster and Kington are to be found, ‘The Black and White Villages’ and an artisan cheese maker. To the south of Leominster is Queenswood Country Park and not far away close to Bodenham can be found one of Herefordshire’s vineyards. To the north west of Leominster is Mortimer Country, lying in the lee of the Shropshire Hills AONB. Historically a land of political history and intrigue, dominated by the rich estates, offices of power and profit bestowed upon the Mortimer Marcher Lords of Wigmore.

From early summer to late autumn, festivals, village fetes and celebratory events flourish in this area.

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www.visitherefordshirechurches.co.uk 10 Meadows and Forests of the Lugg, Teme and Silver Arrow // Visit Herefordshire Churches 19 20 Brampton Bryan Bredwardine St Barnabas St. Andrew Just off A4115 Off B4352 SY7 ODH HR4 7JN OS Grid Reference SO 370 276 OS Grid Reference SO 335 445 Rare ‘Commonwealth’ (1656) building, The famous Victorian diarist Rev. following Civil War destruction of Norman Francis Kilvert was vicar of this unique predecessor. Breadth out of all usual early Norman church from 1877 until proportion to length. Exceptional double his untimely death in 1879. hammer beam roof. Victorian alterations in church during summer include fine east window. Sense of sacred space survives. www.bredwardine-brobury.org.uk on road side Aardvark Bookery in village www.wigmore-abbey.org.uk

21 22 Brimfield Croft St. Michael St. Michael and All Angels Off A49 Leominster to Ludlow, Off the B4362 SY8 4NF OS Grid Reference SO 451 654 OS Grid Reference SO 527 675 Built about 1300 near the castle. There has probably been a church on Pretty clock tower and Gallery added the site since 1100AD.With considerable late 17th Century imposing monument later additions and reconstruction. Of to Sir Richard Croft died 1509. note are the millennium window together in church during summer with a fine pictorial quilt (1987) and beautiful altar cloth (2010) both created www.visithereforshirechurches.co.uk by local women. www.visithereforshirechurches.co.uk

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23 24 Eardisland Eardisley St. Mary the Virgin St. Mary Magdalene B4529 A4111 OS Grid Reference SO 421 586 OS Grid Reference SO 492 313 Situated in a beautiful riverside village Home to what many consider to be this peaceful traditional church of the finest Norman font in England, this Norman origin includes popular impressive parish church is an excellent exhibitions of photography/poetry example of a mediaeval hall. and Great Bells of Britain.

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25 26 Hatfield Kingsland St. Leonard St. Michael and All Angels 4 miles off A44 Leominster to Off A4110 , HR6 0SF OS Grid Reference SO 447 614 OS Grid Reference SO 585 594 Large Norman church with an intriguing One of the 3 oldest churches in little 14th century Chantry chapel. Fine Herefordshire, with a pre-Nor man tub Victorian painted chancel ceiling and font; early Norman doorway with lintel of wonderful mediaeval glass. 3 jogged stones and trellised typanum; herringbone masonry; and rare early 13th Century flower pot bell. www.kingslandgroup.org.uk

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www.visitherefordshirechurches.co.uk 12 Meadows and Forests of the Lugg, Teme and Silver Arrow // Visit Herefordshire Churches 27 28 Kington Kinnersley St. Mary the Virgin St. James Church Road Off A4112 HR5 3AJ OS Grid Reference SO 345 496 OS Grid Reference SO 292 568 12th Century church with interesting Large church set in hilltop churchyard. saddle back tower. Internal décor by Norman origins. Massive tower once famous church architect of the Victorian separate. 13th Century chancel. 14th era George Edward Bodley. Century chapel houses Vaughan tomb. Superb stained glass windows Clayton www.visithereforshirechurches.co.uk and Bell. www.kingtontourist.info www.thekingtonparishes.org.uk

29 Leintwardine St. Mary Magdalene OS Grid Reference SO 405 741 13th and 14th Century church with Saxon and Norman foundations. Lady Chapel built by Roger de Mortimer. Early 15th Century choir stalls, misericords and angels from Wigmore Abbey. Monument to General Sir Banastre Tarleton. New misericord dedicated to ‘Flossie’ life time landlady The Sun Inn.

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Leintwardine

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Leominster

30 31 Leominster Leominster Priory Moravian Church St. Peter and St. Paul B4361 South Street, HR6 8JH OS Grid Reference SO 498 593 OS Grid Reference SO 496 587 Historic church with parallel naves: We are a small church with a long and Norman (part of original Benedictine honour able history. Our services are Priory); Early English; Decorated. West traditional and especially attractive doorway Herefordshire School of to older people. Through the normal Sculpture. 13th Century ‘Wheel of Life’ activities of the church we offer friendship wall painting. Ducking stool – last one and support, especially to those who used in England. have been bereaved and the elderly.

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32 33 Monkland All Saints St. Michael and All Angels A44 2 miles west of Leominster On the A44 Leominster to Kington HR6 9DB OS Grid Reference SO 337 555 OS Grid Reference SO 460 577 Sharing the elevated position of the Dating from circa 1100, beautifully castle, the main outline of the church as restored in the 19th Century. The church seen today was constructed after 1250. holds many reminders of the remarkable It was restored in 1870-1873 and most Victorian hymn writer Reverend Sir Henry of the internal fittings, modern windows Williams Baker. and the stained glass are of that date. The ornate south porch was added in Monkland Dairy the 1870 restoration. www.visitherefordshirechurches.co.uk

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34 35 Monnington –on-Wye Orleton St Mary St. George Off A438 8 miles west of Hereford Off the B4361 Leominster to Ludlow HR4 7NL Post Code SY8 4HN OS Grid Reference SO 373 433 OS Grid Reference SO 495 672 St Mary’s comprises of a 15th century The 12th century church has many west tower, with very large battlements interesting features that bring visitors with cruciform arrow slits. The rest of the from far and wide. Stained glass church was rebuilt for Uvedale Tomkyns windows, royal intrigue, a preaching in 1679. cross and links with Proctor & Gamble to name but a few. www.visithereforshirechurches.co.uk The Boot Inn, The Baker’s Arms and Post Office and Stores www.orletonvillage.co.uk

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38 39 Shobdon Stretford St. John the Evangelist St. Cosmos & St. Damian Signposted off B4362 west Signposted from A4110 Hereford of Mortimers Cross to Knighton OS Grid Reference SO 402 629 OS Grid Reference SO 443 558 Striking Strawberry Hill Gothic interior, An unusual church with twin naves. wealth of ornamental arches and lavish Among the delights is a shrine to St. pulpit. Original 12th Century masonry Cosmos and St. Damian - the patrons (Hereford School) now forms ‘The of physicians and surgeons. Arches’ providing great walking.

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www.visitherefordshirechurches.co.uk 16 Meadows and Forests of the Lugg, Teme and Silver Arrow // Visit Herefordshire Churches 40 41 Weobley Whitney on Wye St. Peter & St. Paul St. Peter & St. Paul Off A4112 Leominster to Brecon A438 Hereford to Brecon HR4 8SD OS Grid Reference SO 267 475 OS Grid Reference SO 402 519 Peaceful little church built in 1740 to This magnificent Church, with its 185’ replace one destroyed by the River Wye. 14th Century spire, contains a fine Contains treasures from old church marble memorial to Col. John Birch, including old font, probably 12th Century. Roundhead Commander during the Civil Fine stained glass windows. Rev. Francis War, medieval stained glass, ballflower Kilvert was a regular visitor. decorations and a Norman archway. www.visitherefordshirechurches.co.uk www.visitherefordshirechurches.co.uk

Wigmore

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42 43 Wigmore Wormsley St James St. Mary Signposted off A4110 in Signposted off the Weobley Wigmore Village to Tillington road HR6 9UD OS Grid Reference SO 427 478 OS Grid Reference SO 413 691 Set in hilly country y, its churchyard Set near Wigmore Castle, this Grade grazed by sheep, this little church has 1 listed church dates from the 11th Norman origins (although as a site of century. The church has very early worship it is much older). Norman architecture, with the original herringbone opus spicatum masonry now exposed to view. www.visitchurches.org.uk

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44 45 Yarpole Yazor St. Leonard St. Mary the Virgin Off the B4361 Leominster to Ludlow Off A480, 7m NW of Hereford or B4362 Mortimers Cross to Ludlow OS Grid Reference SO 406 466 OS Grid Reference SO 470 649 The sanctuary of this former estate The mediaeval nave has been church is a riot of colour and carving. imaginatively re-ordered to provide the Several monuments and treasures village community shop, a gallery café from the original nearby church also and facilities for a broad range of secular offer interest. events whilst maintaining the primary function as a church. www.visitchurches.org.uk

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Ewyas Harold The Golden Valley is the name given to the valley of the River Dore in west Herefordshire between Hereford and Hay-on-Wye. The valley is a picturesque area of gently rolling countryside sheltered by the Black Mountains of the Brecon Beacons AONB. It is here that Hatterall Ridge, the highest point in Herefordshire, forms the boundary between Wales and England. The escarpments, overlooking the River Wye, offer stunning long distance views of the Herefordshire countryside and into Wales.

This is a land of prehistoric people, stories and legends, dark skies and literary connections. This is excellent walking country with the Herefordshire Trail running through the Golden Valley and Offa’s Dyke Path on the Black Mountains offering a mix of valley and wild highland ridge walks.

The diaries of the Reverend Francis Kilvert extol the beauty of this area and it is at Bredwardine where he is buried. Across the Wye from the church is a lovely garden to visit. Peterchurch, Dorstone, Ewyas Harold Hardwicke and Longtown all have pubs, shops and places to stay. Find time to sample traditional St Margaret Herefordshire ciders made close to Abbey Dore and Dorstone. Golden Valley // Visit Herefordshire Churches

Hardwicke

46 47 Abbeydore Clodock St. Mary St. Clydawg B4347 Road signed Longtown from A465 OS Grid Reference SO 386 304 at Pandy Founded by Cistercians in 1147. 17th HR2 0NY Century conservation and restoration OS Grid Reference SO 327 275 ensured its survival. Memorable wall Grade 1 listed church dating from the paintings, stone carving, mediaeval 12th Century. Probably built on the site of glass and tiles and the original stone the Celtic saint’s tomb. Features include altar. Notable wood carving by local mediaeval painting of The Virgin Mary, 9th 17th Century craftsman, . Century tombstone, 3 decker pulpit and on road musicians gallery. www.doreabbey.org.uk roadside www.visithereforshirechurches.co.uk

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48 49 Cusop Dorstone St. Mary St. Faith Off B4348 B4348 HR3 5RF OS Grid Reference SO 314 417 OS Grid Reference SO 240 415 Early English style, built by 1889, Close to the book town of Hay-on-Wye, designed on the lines of the old church the church has some original Norman erected in the 11th or 12th Century, features including the blocked up ‘devils possibly by Richard de Brito. door’ in the nor th wall. Yew trees in the church yard were old when mentioned in the . William Seward, www.dorstone.org.uk a friend of the Wesley’s, considered a martyr, is buried in the churchyard. There are connections with Rev. Francis Kilvert.

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50 51 Ewyas Harold Hardwicke St. Michael & All Angels Holy Trinity West of B4347 in village. West of A465 B4348 OS Grid Reference SO 387 287 HR3 5TA St. Michael’s dates from the 13th OS Grid Reference SO 271 438 Century. The massive tower is likely Consecrated in 1851, the church to have given protection from raiders. commands beautiful views and has a Fascinating features include a rare two- distinctive bellcote. Francis Kilvert visited manual 19th Century pipe-organ. The regularly and was well acquainted with altar incorporates some four panels, two the second vicar, Thomas Webb, a of Netherlandish Mannerist figures, circa renowned amateur astronomer. 1530, and two depicting scenes of the Passion Mid 17th Century. www.cliffordparish.org.uk/church.html www.visithereforshirechurches.co.uk

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52 53 Moccas Peterchurch St. Michael and All Angels St. Peter Off B4352 In centre of village off the OS Grid Reference SO 357 433 B4348 Hereford to Hay A gem built of local Tufa stone set HR2 0RT in a very rural and beautiful setting. OS Grid Reference SO 345 386 Norman arches in the nave and chancel. This beautiful Grade 1 listed building Magnificent organ built into west end. has recently undergone a sympathetic Two newly restored 1350’s stained programme of re-ordering and is used glass windows. Look for Green Man for worship whilst also providing modern on apse ceiling. facilities for use by the community and the wider Golden Valley.

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54 55 Rowlestone St Margarets St. Peter St. Margaret Off A465 at Pontrilas West of B437 Abbeydore OS Grid Reference SO 373 271 to Vowchurch This simple Norman church was built OS Grid Reference SO 354 337 about 1130, consisting of an aisle-less A simple church of Norman origin noted nave and a chancel possibly with a for 16th Century rood screen in oak. semi-circular apse. The chancel arch 18th century wall texts and east window and south doorway are outstanding by Archibald Davies specimens of the famous Herefordshire School of Romanesque Sculpture. www.visitchurches.org.uk

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www.visitherefordshirechurches.co.uk 22 Hops, Apples and Pears Much Marcle Lying east between Hereford and the Malvern Hills AONB lie gently rolling wooded countryside and the market towns of Bromyard and . Bromyard is unspoilt and offers much to see and to do. Bromyard Downs and Bringsty Common are beautiful open country spaces. The traditionally farmed Brockhampton estate (NT) has miles of walks through the park and woodland. Bromyard is still the centre of the hop growing industry in Herefordshire and close by is a master brewer whose traditional ales can be found throughout the county.

Ledbury is a market town, with a significant number of timber framed buildings. Nearby is Eastnor Castle. Ledbury was home to poetess Elizabeth Barret Browning and the birthplace of poet laureate John Masefield. Close to Ledbury are the Herefordshire parishes on the Marcle Ridge, where the local orchards are famous for their cider and perry fruit and excellent eating apples. The Big Apple Blossomtime and Harvesttime Edwyn Ralph events are special opportunities to enjoy the countryside and taste the liquid gold of oaks, casks and barrels. Many of the traditionally made ciders and perries have EU PGI Accreditation.

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56 57 Ashperton Aylton St. Bartholomew HR4 7NL Church Lane Off A438 Hereford to Ledbury OS Grid Reference SO 643 415 OS Grid Reference SO 658 376 Church dates from 13th Century with Set in a small rural community the church startling coat of arms known as “The is unusually small and is believed to date Defiance”. Short walks in the adjacent back to early 12th Century. Interesting woods round castle moat, a charming features include the 15th Century quiet place. rood screen, bell tower and sundial. The Church has undergone a major www.visitherefordshirechurches.co.uk restoration in 2013 to reduce movement in this very ancient and historic building.

Trumpet Tea Rooms, Trumpet Cross Roads

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58 59 Bromyard Cradley St. Peter St. James the Great OS Grid Reference SO 656 548 Off A4103 Hereford/Worcester Cruciform Norman church, with massive OS Grid Reference SO 735 472 central tower and curious corner stair A Grade II* listed building of Norman and turret. Several interesting features mediaeval construction, restored and including 7 tomb sepulchres, 14th extended by Sir George Gilbert Scott, Century grave cover of a knight and situated in the Malvern Hills Area of a Bushel measure. Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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60 61 Edwyn Ralph Ledbury St. Michael and All Angels St. Michael and All Angels Off B4214 Church Lane OS Grid Reference SO 645 575 OS Grid Reference SO 712 377 Standing close to moat and the site Dating from Norman times, this large of a Saxon Village until the Black church is full of interest: monuments Death. Grade II* listed building, circa (don’t miss Mrs Skynner’s hat!), 1170 contains significant collection of stained glass, tapestry kneelers – mediaeval stone effigies. and a detached tower. www.bredonburybenefice.org.uk www.visithereforshirechurches.co.uk

62 Edwyn Ralph Moreton Jeffries A465 near Burley Gate OS Grid Reference SO 603 485 A remote little church reached across a small field. Simple in plan with some remarkable 17th Century furnishings and Victorian tile floor.

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63 64 Much Marcle St. Mary the Virgin St. Bartholomew Off A465 Hereford Bromyard east On B4024 of Burley Gate OS Grid Reference SO 657 327 OS Grid Reference SO 618 472 Impressive church with fine arcades, Mostly 13th/14th Century on Anglo- clerestory and a central tower. Many fine Saxon foundations. Victorian restoration monuments including a notable effigy of after devastating 1840 fire. See Crusader a 14th Century lady, Blanche Mortimer. effigy, 17th Century tombs, blocked Several Kempe windows. North Aisle. Recently restored bells. Much praised colour illustrated guide and history panels. www.muchmarcle.net

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65 Munsley St. Bartholomew Off the A438 Hereford to Ledbury Post Code HR8 2SQ OS Grid Reference SO 664 408 Beautiful Norman church in glorious countryside, unspoilt and peaceful place to escape the stress of modern living. The churchyard contains a yew tree which is one of the biggest and oldest in Herefordshire – 1000 years old?

Trumpet Tearooms, Trumpet inn and Roots Farm Shop

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Putley

66 67 Pixley Putley St. Andrews Off A438 Hereford to Ledbury Off A4172 Leominster to Gloucester Post Code HR8 2QP OS Grid Reference SO 661 388 OS Grid Reference SO 646 376 This 13th Century church sits quietly in An architectural gem in a rural setting a farm setting. We welcome any one at with Norman origins on the site of a any time to come in. There is an 11:00am Roman Villa. The church was largely service every Sunday, except for 5th rebuilt in 1875. The stunning reredos Sunday. The ancient 14th Century screen is one of the Victorian additions. is worth seeing and peaceful simplicity of the place will impress. Trumpet Inn on A438 www.pixleychurch.org www.visitherefordshirechurches.co.uk

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68 69 Sollers Hope St. Michael St. Peter and St. Paul Off the B4224 Hereford to How Caple On A465 Hereford to Bromyard OS Grid Reference SO 613 332 OS Grid Reference SO 621 493 Thought to have been financed by Dick The church most associated with the Whittington’s older brother, the church is Morgan. A small peaceful rural church, mainly 14th Century. Some unusual and largely Victorian with early Norman fascinating monuments. features remaining, as seen in the chancel arch and nave windows. www.visitherefordshirechurches.co.uk

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70 71 Stretton Grandison Thornbury St Lawrence St. Anna A417 Newtown to Trumpet Cross Roads 2 miles off B4214 HR8 2TS OS Grid Reference SO 622 597 OS Grid Reference SO 633 441 Dating from the 12th Century y in close Dating from the 14 century rebuilding proximity to the Wall Hills Iron Age Fort. of earlier 12 Century church. Several Norman font and many 13th Century interesting 17 and 18 Century monuments features including lancet windows and and memorials piscina. 17th Century y bier and attractive armorials. www.visithereforshirechurches.co.uk

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Lying south of Hereford and The Wye Dixton Dewchurch Valley AONB and between the rivers Wye and Monnow are the oldest references to Christianity in Herefordshire. Welsh was spoken well into the Middle Ages and many of the village and hamlet names date back to their Welsh heritage.

Flowing south from Hereford the Wye passes through fertile agricultural land and by lovely riverside villages before reaching the market town of Ross-on-Wye, the birthplace of the British tourist industry in 1745. The 700 year old parish church is the town’s most prominent landmark and its tall spire is visible when approaching the town from all directions. Opposite the church, The Prospect is a public garden offering a view of the famous horseshoe bend in the River Wye, as well as views to the far distant Black Mountains of the Golden Valley. The town is known for its excellent independent shops, picturesque streets and market square with its market hall.

From Ross –on-Wye the Wye flows into the Llanrothal Symonds Yat Gorge and rapids where there are lovely woodland trails.

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72 73 Dixton Foy St. Peter St. Mary Off Dixton Roundabout, HR9 6QY OS Grid Reference SO 519 135 OS Grid Reference SO 598 283 11th Century church on the banks of the St. Mary’s commands one of the finest River Wye, Saxon stonework, flood level views across the River Wye. Originating markers, fine embroidery, new carved in the 13th Century, inside it has the oak gallery. shire’s largest font and many fascinating memorials including one by the renowned Open Easter to October 10.00am - 4.00pm Esau Osborn of Bristol.

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74 75 Garway Hentland St. Michael St. Dubricius Off the B4521, HR2 8RL Off A49 between Harewood End and OS Grid Reference SO 455 225 Pengethley- at end of no through road. One of only six Knights Templar churches HR9 6LP in England. Set on high ground above OS Grid Reference SO 543 264 the , on the Welsh Border. Ancient place of worship lovingly restored The 12th Century church contains much in the 19th Century. There are many evidence of the Templar past legends about St Dubricius. Interesting (e.g. Templar coffin lids). churchyard with 14th Century church yard cross.

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76 77 Hoarwithy How Caple St. Catherine St. Andrew & St. Mary Off A49 between Ross and Hereford Off B4224 HR2 6QQ OS Grid Reference SO 611 305 OS Grid Reference SO 546 294 Pretty church in wooded setting above A wonderful Italianate Romanesque the River Wye. Mostly rebuilt late 17th church of the late 19th Century. Fine Century. One of the great treasures is a views from the cloister walk and the 16th Century German diptych. magnificent interior includes white marble Open March to October altar inlaid with lapis lazuli, Burne-Jones window and a gold mosaic dome. Steep step access. www.visitchurches.org.uk

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78 79 Kings Caple Little Dewchurch St. John the Baptist St. David 4 miles East of A49 Hereford to Ross Off A49 5 miles south of Hereford OS Grid Reference SO 558 288 OS Grid Reference SO 529 317 The churchyard stands on the bailey of Norman Tower. Chancel and nave a Norman castle. The Nave and Chancel restored by Frederick Preedy who are the oldest parts of the church and designed chancel stained glass windows were built in the 13th Century. The pulpit is and reredos. The two paintings on metal Jacobean. Pax Cakes are still distributed by Preedy were restored in 2007. every Palm Sunday to the congregation with the greeting “Peace and Good Neighbourhood”. The church has six bells, www.stdavidslittledewchurch.org.uk the oldest dating from 1632.

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80 81 Llangarron Llangrove St. Deinst Christ Church Between the A466 and A4137 In the village OS Grid Reference SO 530 212 OS Grid Reference SO 527 193 St. Deinst was a Celtic saint who died Completed in 1856, this was the first circa 584 and tradition suggests he church designed by G. F. Bodley, major founded a church in Llangarron under architect of Victorian Gothic. Friend of his name, one which does not appear William Morris, he went on to co-design elsewhere in England. the cathedral in Washington DC.

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82 83 Llanrothal St. John the Baptist Christ Church Off A466 near Welsh Newton Between A466 and B4348, HR2 8JE OS Grid Reference SO 489 169 OS Grid Reference SO 506 281 Delightful yet simple remote church on 19th Century building set above road, in a the banks of the River Monnow. Thought peaceful rural location, built to replace the to have been founded by the Celtic Saint now ruined St. John the Baptist church in Rhydoll in the 6th or 7th Century. the centre of the village. Special and rare 16th Century Flemish glass roundels in the south windows and original floor. www.visitchurches.org,uk

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84 85 Michaelchurch Much Dewchurch St. Michael St David’s Off A4137/B4521 On B4348 between A 49 and A465 OS Grid Reference SO 522 255 HR2 8DL Idyllically set down a deep lane b y a Mediaeval gem with C12 nave and pond, this simple 12th Century church chancel (Norman arch) C13 tower, Saxon has a Roman altar, remains of wall font, and Jacobean pulpit: fascinating paintings and some fine woodwork. early C17 sculpted wall monument depicting Walter Pye (Attorney General to James I), his wife and 13 children. www.visitchurches.org.uk Preaching Cross. (not disabled) www.muchdewchurchsociety.org.uk

86 87 Peterstow St. John the Baptist St. Peter West of A466, 10 miles south of A49 Hereford to Ross-on-Wye Hereford near St Weonards, HR2 8ES OS Grid Reference SO 563 248 OS Grid Reference SO 474 263 The north wall of the Norman nave, A picturesque medieval church in an which incorporates part of an earlier idyllic rural setting. Known increasingly wall, is the most interesting feature of the as “the Poets’ Church”, being the final church. Also of note are an Early English resting place of the celebrated poet chancel arch and Jacobean pulpit. Frances Horovitz and a special venue for poetry and musical events. www.visitherefordshirechurches.co.uk www.stw.org.uk

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88 89 Ross on Wye Welsh Newton St. Mary the Virgin St. Mary the Virgin OS Grid Reference SO 600 241 A466 Hereford to Monmouth, Glass in the East Window circa 1430. NP25 5RN Chancel memorial contains poem written OS Grid Reference SO 499 180 by Sir Walter Raleigh the night before his A 13th Century church which belonged execution 1618. Many monuments of to the Knights Templar & Hospitallers. Rudhall family, lords of the manor. Images The grave of Saint John Kemble lies in of hedgehogs in stone, metal, wood and the church yard. fabric (). www.ross-on-wye.com www.visitherefordshirechurches.co.uk

90 91 Whitchurch Yatton Chapel St. Dubricius 5m N of Ross-on-Wye B4224/A449 B4164 at Symonds Yat West at Chapel Farm HR9 6DJ OS Grid Reference SO 626 304 OS Grid Reference SO 556 178 Humble and rustic - complete with earthen floor - this romantic little church On the banks of the River Wye with has a farmyard setting. The great treasure the restored Gwillim Grave Enclosure. is the fine 12th Century doorway. In the churchyard is a 300 year old tulip tree flowering in June/July and an old preaching cross. There are beautiful embroideries inside. www.visitchurches.org.uk

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01 Belmont Abbey 46 Abbeydore 02 Bridge Sollars 47 Clodock 03 Brinsop 48 Cusop 04 Credenhill 49 Dorstone 05 Eaton Bishop 50 Ewyas Harold 06 Felton 51 Hardwicke 07 Hampton Bishop 52 Moccas 08 Hereford Cathedral 53 Peterchurch 09 Hereford 54 Rowlestone - St Francis Xavier RC Church 55 St Margarets 10 Hereford St Peter’s 56 Ashperton 11 Holme Lacy 57 Aylton 12 Madley 58 Bromyard 13 Mansel Lacy 59 Cradley 14 Marden 60 Edwyn Ralph 15 Wellington 61 Ledbury 16 Withington 62 Moreton Jeffries 17 Almeley 63 Much Cowarne 18 Bodenham 64 Much Marcle 19 Brampton Bryan 65 Munsley Hentland 20 Bredwardine 66 Pixley 21 Brimfield 67 Putley 22 Croft 68 Sollers Hope 23 Eardisland 69 Stoke Lacy 24 Eardisley 70 Stretton Grandison 25 Hatfield 71 Thornbury 26 Kingsland 72 Dixton 27 Kington 73 Foy 28 Kinnersley 74 Garway 29 Leintwardine 75 Hentland 30 Leominster Moravian Church 76 Hoarwithy 31 Leominster Priory 77 How Caple 32 Monkland 78 Kings Caple 33 Lyonshall 79 Little Dewchurch 34 Monnington –on-Wye Hoarwithy 80 Llangarron 35 Orleton 81 Llangrove 36 Pembridge 82 Llanrothal Garway 37 Richard’s Castle 83 Llanwarne 38 Shobdon 84 Michaelchurch 39 Stretford 85 Much Dewchurch 40 Weobley 86 Orcop 41 Whitney on Wye 87 Peterstow 42 Wigmore 88 Ross on Wye 43 Wormsley 89 Welsh Newton 44 Yarpole 90 Whitchurch 45 Yazor 91 Yatton Chapel 29 Knighton Leintwardine Ludlow 19 HerefordshireElton Brampton Bryan Adforton Trail 37 Leinthall Starkes Little Tenbury Wells Powys 42Mortimer Country Richard’s Castle 21Hereford Burford Lingen Wigmore Orleton Worcestershire 22 Brimfield 35 Stapleton Aymestrey Bircher St Michaels Presteigne Yarpole Mortimer TrailLucton Mortimor 44 Ashton 38 Cross Luston Eyton Leysters Shobdon 26 Kingsland Kimbolton Collington Titley 31 Bockleton 71 36 Eardisland Leominster 25Herefordshire Pembridge Tedstone 30 Pudleston Trail 23 Wafre 27 32 33 60 The Docklow Stoke Prior Whitbourne Kington Lyonshall Black & White Monkland Bredenbury Villages 58 39 Knightwick Huntington Broxwood 40 Bromyard Woonton Dilwyn 18 Bringsty 17 Queenswood Weobley Country Almeley 28 Park Little Cowarne Brilley Eardisley 43 Bodenham 06 69 Acton 41 24 Kinnersley Avenbury Whitney-on-Wye 45 Wellington Felton Beauchamp Canon Pyon 14 Stoke Lacy Bronydd Letton Marden 62 Ridgeway 15 Burley Gate Cross Brobury Preston Wynne Much Cowarne Winforton Staunton-on-Wye Mansel Lacy03 20 13 Tillington West59 Malvern Bredwardine Brinsop Morten on Lugg Ocle Pychard 63 Castle Frome Bishopstone Malvern 34 Wye ValleyCredenhill Walk Burghill Stretton 48 49 Moccas52 Grandison Bosbury Sretton 16 51 04 70 Colwall Dorstone Byford Sugwas Yarkhill Hay-on-Wye Golden Valley 02 Ashperton 09 10 Western 56 Easton Breinton Lugwardine Beggard 05 Coddington 53 Bishop Little 12 Hereford 08 Bartestree 65 Ruckhall 01 Tarrington Peterchurch Madley Common Dormington Trumpet 07 Hampton Bishop Eastnor Putley 66 61 Vowchurch Aylton Craswell Mordiford 57 Grafton 67 Ledbury Woolhope Little Marcle 11 Wye Valley Walk 55 Kingstone Allensmore Dinedor Michaelchurch Fownhope Escley St Margarets Holme Lacy Sollers Hope Little 64 85 Dewchurch Ballingham 68 Much Marcle Bacton Much Kingsthorne Brockhampton Offa’s Dyke Path 46 Dewchurch 79 How Caple91 Herefordshire Carey Abbey Dore Much 76 King’s Caple 77 Longtown Kilpeck Birch Hole-in- Trail Wormelow83 78 Ewyas Harold 50 the-Wall Hoarwithy Clodock Pontrilas Foy 86 Llanwarne Upton Bishop 75 Brampton 54 84 Sellack 73 47 Walterstone Orcop Abbots Kentchurch Linton St Owens 87 St Weonards Cross Ross-on-Wye Glewstone 88 Weston-under-Penyard Garway Deep Dean Lea Coughton Powys Llangarron Pencraig 89 Bill Mills 80 Walford 74 Llangrove Goodrich Kerne 82 Marstow81 Hope 90 Bridge Monmouthshire Whitchurch Mansell Great Doward

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