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Historic churches in treasureswonder at revealed visitchurches.org.uk/daysout 1

get closer to the past Shropshire and Staffordshire are home to some of ’s finest historic churches.

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In these buildings, you can touch the past. From worn floor tiles to a pew polished smooth by generations of church- goers, there is something in every building that makes history come alive. All the churches in this leaflet have been saved by The Churches Conservation Trust. The Trust is a charity that cares for more than 340 churches in England. This is one of 18 leaflets that highlight their history and treasures. be dazzled For more information on the other guides in this series, step inside St Mary’s , as well as interactive maps and downloadable information, for a dazzling display of internationally see visitchurches.org.uk renowned stained glass 3

Shrewsbury, St Mary the Virgin 1 Shropshire An ancient church with world-famous stained glass

• Stained glass spanning six centuries • Animals, birds and angels carved in an oak ceiling The spire of St Mary’s is one of the tallest in England and for over 500 years it has dominated the skyline of Shrewsbury’s old town. In 1739, showman Robert Cadman made a fatal attempt to slide from it, head first, using a rope and a grooved breastplate. His engraved obituary stands outside the west door. The church has ancient origins. It dates from Saxon times and has beautiful additions from the 12th century onwards. Inside, the atmosphere is peaceful with the soaring stone giving way to the church’s great treasure – its stained glass. There are panels in glorious colour including the world- famous 14th-century ‘Jesse window’ and scenes from the life of St Bernard; a Medieval cartoon strip that shows him ridding flies from an abbey, riding a mule and curing the sick. vast St Mary’s Street, Dogpole, Shrewsbury SY1 1EF Shrewsbury town centre Nearest railway station: Shrewsbury (0.5 miles) riches Open 1 Apr to 31 Oct: Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; 1 Nov to marvel at the soaring spaces 31 Mar: Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm; occasional Sun of St Leonard’s, 2 4 Battlefield, , St Mary Magdalene St Shropshire Shropshire A memorial church A beautiful, remote to a bloody battle Norman country church This large, dignified church stands in open countryside on A picturebook church, St Michael’s is on a hillside above the site of the ferocious , which took a quiet, idyllic valley west of Bridgnorth. With its stone walls place in 1403. Thousands of soldiers are thought to have died and moss-covered roof, this mostly Norman church looks in the fray, and the church was built as a memorial to them. as much a part of the landscape as the trees that surround it. A statue of Henry IV, who defeated Henry ‘Hotspur’ Percy in In February, a carpet of snowdrops enlivens the old gravestones. the battle, stands on the outside east wall. On the roof beams The church’s interior is sparsely furnished and has a lovely inside are representations of the shields of the knights who Norman in the centre. Nearby is Upton Cressett Hall, fought with Henry IV. a privately owned manor, built in the reign of Elizabeth I.

Battlefield, Shrewsbury SY1 1DX Upton Cressett, Bridgnorth WV16 6UH 3m NE of Shrewsbury off A49 4m W of Bridgnorth off A458 Nearest railway station: Shrewsbury (3 miles) Nearest railway station: (10 miles) Open Mon-Sat, 9.30am-5.30pm and Sun, 10am-4pm Open daily visitchurches.org.uk/daysout

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Bridgnorth, 5 St Leonard Shropshire , Vast Medieval St Andrew

church restored by with us Spend a day Shropshire the Victorians A Saxon church built This proud Gothic church is a Victorian restoration. from Roman ruins The original church was almost entirely destroyed in the St Andrew’s is built on the site of Viroconium, the fourth largest Civil War when Roundhead troops used it as an ammunition town of Roman Britain, and evidence of the ancient town is store and it exploded during a battle. Inside, the church has everywhere. The gateposts are made from Roman columns; an airy vastness – as you enter, you get an extraordinary the walls contain massive Roman stones; and the huge font sense of space unfolding before you. The 19th-century is made from an inverted Roman column base. Inside, the interior is thoughtfully designed – look for the umbrella church are three 16th-century alabaster tombs – each has stands on the pews. a life-size, and eerily life-like, painted figure lying in repose.

St Leonards Close, Bridgnorth WV16 4EJ Wroxeter SY5 6PH Bridgnorth High Town Centre 4m SE of Shrewsbury on B4380 Nearest railway station: Telford (10 miles) Nearest railway station: Shrewsbury (5.5 miles) Open Fri and Sat, 11am-3pm Open daily More churches to enjoy 1 Each CCT church has been saved because it is special. We can’t do justice to them all in one leaflet, so visit our website for more information on those only briefly described here.

Shropshire Adderley, St Peter 6 Set in rolling countryside, this red sandstone church mainly dates from around 1800. The attractive pointed cast-iron windows were made nearby in the Severn gorge, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Adderley Road, Adderley, TF9 3TD 7m N of Market Drayton on A529 Keyholder nearby

Longford, Talbot Chapel 7 The surviving south aisle of a Medieval church, demolished in 1803. It contains a fine 17th-century monument to Thomas Talbot, with original railings. The inscription has a moving tribute to Talbot’s widow. Longford Road, Longford, Newport TF10 8LR 2m W of Newport on Salters Lane/Longford Road Open daily

Preston Gubbals, St Martin 8 visitchurches.org.uk/joinus A charming church, remodelled many times, featuring a beautifully preserved 14th-century engraved tomb slab. Outside, on the south side, a sundial has been created – possibly in the early 19th century – on the base of a churchyard cross. Stirchley, St James 9 An intriguing church set in a quiet location only a mile , Shrewsbury SY4 3AN away from central Telford. The chancel, dating from the 12th 4m N of Shrewsbury off A528 century, is made from local sandstone and contains an eye- Keyholder nearby catching ornate arch. The and tower are 18th-century brick additions. Become a supporter Stirchley Road, Stirchley Village, Stirchley, Telford TF3 1DY 2 2.5m S from Telford town centre, access from A442 Brookside roundabout Keyholder nearby Staffordshire , St Mary 10 A handsome sandstone church built in 1742 by Sir John Astley in the picturesque grounds of his home, . The interior contains impressive 16th- and 17th-century memorials to members of the Astley family. Patshull Hall, Burnhill Green, WV6 7HY 7m W of Wolverhampton off A464 Holyhead Road Closed due to conservation work A968

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A3110 ISLES OF SCILLY Find out more Welcome to a thousand Our website has a host of additional information years of English history that will help you plan and enjoy your visit, including: • Interactive maps The Churches Conservation Trust is the national • Filterable lists of all our churches charity protecting historic churches at risk. • Up to date opening times We’ve saved over 340 beautiful buildings • Visitor comments which attract more than 1.5 million visitors a year. • Downloadable guides With our help and with your support they are • Image galleries kept open and in use – living once again at the heart of their communities. • Event listings Go to visitchurches.org.uk to access all this and more. Visiting information Go to visitchurches.org.uk for detailed directions, local maps, information on disability access and up to date opening times. For other enquiries, call us on 020 7213 0660 (Monday – Friday, office hours), or [email protected] Please take care when visiting our churches. Floors may be uneven/worn or slippery, and interior lighting may be low.

Assistance dogs are welcome. For full disabled access information, see our website. Unsure about the ‘keyholder nearby’ access? You will find details at the church or call us in advance. Parking is available at most churches – see the website for more details.

The closest station for each church is shown in the guide. For bus routes, see traveline.org.uk Cyclists welcome! For cycle routes, go to sustrans.org.uk Help us save historic churches The CCT needs to raise an additional £1.5million every year just to cover essential repairs. If you enjoy your visit please leave a donation at the church, or go to visitchurches.org.uk/donate for details of how you can help.

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