Historic churches · West Midlands
St Chad's Church, Hopwas
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St Chad's Church, Hopwas — grade II listed church in Wigginton and Hopwas, Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tamworth · 3.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Chad's Church in Hopwas is located at postcode B78 3AL, with the nearest railway station being Tamworth, approximately 3.8 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Chad's Church, Hopwas is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1881. Designed by John Douglas. Constructed primarily of wood. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in Wigginton and Hopwas, Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.6433°, -1.7418°.
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Heritage listing
St Chad's Church is in the village of Hopwas, Staffordshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Tamworth, the archdeaconry of Lichfield and the diocese of Lichfield. Its benefice is combined with those of St Editha, Tamworth, St Francis, Leyfields, and St Andrew, Kettlebrook. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Chad's Church in Hopwas is a small, welcoming church that serves the local communities. Established in 1879, it offers traditional services with a hint of Celtic influence.
From the Wikipedia article
St Chad's Church is in the village of Hopwas, Staffordshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Tamworth, the archdeaconry of Lichfield and the diocese of Lichfield. Its benefice is combined with those of St Editha, Tamworth, St Francis, Leyfields, and St Andrew, Kettlebrook. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
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Background
History
The church was designed by the Chester architect John Douglas and built in 1881. It is built in red brick with timber framing in its upper parts, and has a roof of plain tiles.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6433, -1.7418
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Lichfield
- Parish
- Wigginton and Hopwas
- Postcode
- B78 3AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tamworth
- Phone
- 01827 289406
- Established
- 1881
- Nearest railway station
- Tamworth — 3.8 km
- Official site
- stchadhopwas.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592787 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Chad's Church, Hopwas (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Chad's Church, Hopwas (2).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Chad's Church, Hopwas?
- St Chad's Church, Hopwas is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B78 3AL), in the parish of Wigginton and Hopwas.
- What is St Chad's Church, Hopwas?
- St Chad's Church, Hopwas — grade II listed church in Wigginton and Hopwas, Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Chad's Church, Hopwas?
- The nearest railway station is Tamworth, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode B78 3AL.
- When was St Chad's Church, Hopwas built?
- Built or established in 1881. Designed by John Douglas.
- Is St Chad's Church, Hopwas a listed building?
- St Chad's Church, Hopwas is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Chad's Church, Hopwas free to visit?
- Yes, St Chad's Church, Hopwas is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Chad's Church, Hopwas?
- The nearest railway station is Tamworth, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B78 3AL.