Historic churches · West Midlands
St Martin's Church, Preston Gubbals
In or near Fitz.
St Martin's Church, Preston Gubbals — church in Preston Gubbals, Shropshire, England, UK.

Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Yorton · 4.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Martin's Church is located in Preston Gubbals, Shropshire, with the postcode SY4 3AN. The nearest railway station is Yorton, which is 4.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Martin's Church, Preston Gubbals is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Designed by Samuel Pountney Smith. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Preston Gubbals, Shropshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.7717°, -2.7546°.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
St Martin's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Preston Gubbals, Shropshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Martin's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Preston Gubbals, Shropshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
St Martin's originated as a chapel of ease, A bell formerly in the church is now the Sanctus bell in St Alkmund's Church, Shrewsbury. It was cast in 1720 by Abraham Rudhall of Gloucester. The church was declared redundant on 1 June 1973, and was vested in the Churches Conservation Trust on 14 November 1974.
Architecture
Many of the carved wooden fittings were made by Rev E. D. Poole, the vicar of the church in the 19th century. These include the altar table and the reredos, the choir stalls, the pews, the lectern and the pulpit. On each side of the altar are boards containing the Ten Commandments, the Creed, and the Lord's Prayer. The octagonal stone font dates probably from the 16th century; it has a 19th-century base and cover. The oak parish chest dates probably from the 17th century. To the left of the south door is a royal coat of arms, and on the east wall is a pair of benefactors' boards. The monuments include a stone coffin slab from the 14th century carved with the bust of a man above a foliated…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.7717, -2.7546
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Bomere Heath and District
- Postcode
- SY4 3AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shrewsbury
- Nearest railway station
- Yorton — 4.3 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594188 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Martin's Church, Preston Gubbals (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Martin's Church, Preston Gubbals - geograph.org.uk - 567313.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Preston Gubbals
Villages · 0.1 km
%2C_Ellesmere_Road%2C_Shropshire_-_3_(geograph_3324300).jpg?width=1200)
Albrighton Hall
Historic houses · 1.5 km

Pim Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km

Pim Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km

Bomere Heath
Vineyards · 1.7 km

Smethcote Manor
Manor houses · 1.7 km

Merrington
Villages · 2.3 km

Leaton
Villages · 2.7 km

The Beeches
Caravan parks · 2.9 km

Beaconsfield Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 3.0 km

Leaton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.0 km

Hadnall Moat and Ridge and Furrow
Archaeological sites · 3.0 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Albrighton Hall
Albrighton Hall — house in Albrighton, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK.
Vineyards · West Midlands
Bomere Heath
Bomere Heath — a UK vineyard in wales north, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Manor houses · West Midlands
Smethcote Manor
Smethcote Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near St Martin's Church, Preston Gubbals
Places to stay
Caravan parks · West Midlands
Beaconsfield Caravan Park
Beaconsfield Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Safari Lodge Glamping Village
Safari Lodge Glamping Village — a campsite in wales north.
Campsites · West Midlands
Ebury Hill Camping And Caravanning Club Site
Ebury Hill Camping And Caravanning Club Site — a campsite in wales north.
Caravan parks · West Midlands
Oxon Hall Touring & Holiday Home Park
Oxon Hall Touring & Holiday Home Park — a caravan park in wales north.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · West Midlands
Canal Tavern Public House And Attached Outbuilding Range
Canal Tavern Public House And Attached Outbuilding Range in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Castle Vaults Public House
The Castle Vaults Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · West Midlands
Yorkshire House Public House
Yorkshire House Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Hole In The Wall Public House
The Hole In The Wall Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Admiral Benbow Public House
Admiral Benbow Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
Other works by Samuel Pountney Smith
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Battlefield
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Battlefield — church in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · West Midlands
St Laurence's Church, Church Stretton
St Laurence's Church, Church Stretton — church in Church Stretton, Shropshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
St Peter's Church, Cound
St Peter's Church, Cound — church in Cound, Shropshire, England, UK.
More places in this region
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints — Grade I listed church in King's Bromley, Staffordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of St Leonard, Blithfield
Church of St Leonard, Blithfield — Grade I listed church, Blithfield, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Hamstall Ridware
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Hamstall Ridware — church in Hamstall Ridware, Staffordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware
Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware — church in Mavesyn Ridware, Staffordshire, England, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Martin's Church, Preston Gubbals?
- St Martin's Church, Preston Gubbals is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY4 3AN), in the parish of Bomere Heath and District.
- What is St Martin's Church, Preston Gubbals?
- St Martin's Church, Preston Gubbals — church in Preston Gubbals, Shropshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Martin's Church, Preston Gubbals?
- The nearest railway station is Yorton, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY4 3AN.
- Is St Martin's Church, Preston Gubbals a listed building?
- St Martin's Church, Preston Gubbals is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Martin's Church, Preston Gubbals free to visit?
- Yes, St Martin's Church, Preston Gubbals is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Martin's Church, Preston Gubbals?
- The nearest railway station is Yorton, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY4 3AN.