Historic churches · West Midlands
St Mary's Church, Blymhill
In or near Chadwell.
St Mary's Church, Blymhill — church in South Staffordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cosford · 7.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary's Church, Blymhill is located in South Staffordshire, postcode TF11 8LL. The nearest railway station is Cosford, which is 7 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary's Church, Blymhill is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1350. Designed by George Edmund Street. Constructed primarily of sandstone. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in South Staffordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.7074°, -2.2849°.
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Heritage listing
St. Mary's Church, Blymhill is an Anglican church in the village of Blymhill, Staffordshire, England (grid reference SJ808122). The building, which is a Grade I listed building, was constructed in the 14th century and restored and extended in the 18th and 19th centuries. It features an Early English south aisle, a Decorated Gothic chancel and a Perpendicular Gothic tower.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St. Mary's Church, Blymhill is an Anglican church in the village of Blymhill, Staffordshire, England (grid reference SJ808122). The building, which is a Grade I listed building, was constructed in the 14th century and restored and extended in the 18th and 19th centuries. It features an Early English south aisle, a Decorated Gothic chancel and a Perpendicular Gothic tower.
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Background
History
There has been a church at Blymhill from an early date. Until the end of the 11th century it was attached to the collegiate church of Gnosall, which it served as a chapel of ease. In c. 1200 a separate rectory was established at Blymhill when William, son of John Bagot, the then Lord of Blymhill, acquired the right of presentation of himself and his heirs. A full list of rectors from that date is extant. The present church dates from the mid 14th century and it probably lies on the same site as the former chapel of ease. It is thought to have been built during the incumbency of Stephen de Bromley who was rector between 1349 and c. 1379. There is an arched recess outside the south wall of…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7074, -2.2849
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- South Staffordshire
- Parish
- Blymhill and Weston-under-Lizard
- Postcode
- TF11 8LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Cosford — 7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594282 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Blymhill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Stmarys.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church, Blymhill?
- St Mary's Church, Blymhill is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode TF11 8LL), in the parish of Blymhill and Weston-under-Lizard.
- What is St Mary's Church, Blymhill?
- St Mary's Church, Blymhill — church in South Staffordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Blymhill?
- The nearest railway station is Cosford, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TF11 8LL.
- When was St Mary's Church, Blymhill built?
- Built or established in 1350. Designed by George Edmund Street.
- Is St Mary's Church, Blymhill a listed building?
- St Mary's Church, Blymhill is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church, Blymhill free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church, Blymhill is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Blymhill?
- The nearest railway station is Cosford, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TF11 8LL.