Historic churches · West Midlands
St Mary's Church, Burford
In or near Knighton on Teme.
St Mary's Church, Burford — church in Burford, Shropshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ludlow · 9.9 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary's Church in Burford, you can take a train to Ludlow station, which is approximately 9.9 km away. Entry to the church is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is WR15 8HG.
About
St Mary's Church, Burford is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Designed by Aston Webb. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Burford, Shropshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.3088°, -2.6126°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary's Church, Burford, is located near to Burford House in Shropshire, England, about 0.7 miles (1 km) to the west of Tenbury Wells. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Ludlow, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. Its benefice is united with those of eleven other parishes to form the Tenbury Team Ministry. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary's Church in Burford is a historic 14th-century church known for its ornate architecture and community involvement. It hosts events such as a flower festival and snowdrop weekends, making it a vibrant part of the local community.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church, Burford, is located near to Burford House in Shropshire, England, about 0.7 miles (1 km) to the west of Tenbury Wells. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Ludlow, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. Its benefice is united with those of eleven other parishes to form the Tenbury Team Ministry. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
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Background
History
The oldest surviving part of the church is in the chancel, and dates from the 12th century, with the nave and tower from the 14th century.
Architecture
In the chancel is a canopied sedilia. By the south door is a medieval stoup. Most of the fittings in the church were designed by Webb. The font is octagonal in Perpendicular style. The chandeliers and other lamps in the church are "large and fantastic", the brass lectern includes a carving of the Virgin, the pulpit has carvings of the Doctors of the Church, and the reredos is in mahogany. Most of the stained glass is by Powell's, and dates from 1890 to about 1902. In the vestry is a panel composed of 14th and 15th-century tiles. Many of the monuments are to the Cornwall family, which were probably repainted in the 19th century; these date from the 14th to the 17th century. Later monuments…
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- Coordinates
- 52.3088, -2.6126
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Burford
- Postcode
- WR15 8HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Ludlow — 9.9 km
- Official site
- www.tenburyteam.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594289 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Burford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's Burford. - geograph.org.uk - 88476.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church, Burford?
- St Mary's Church, Burford is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode WR15 8HG), in the parish of Burford.
- What is St Mary's Church, Burford?
- St Mary's Church, Burford — church in Burford, Shropshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Burford?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR15 8HG.
- When was St Mary's Church, Burford built?
- Built or established in 1150. Designed by Aston Webb.
- Is St Mary's Church, Burford a listed building?
- St Mary's Church, Burford is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church, Burford a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary's Church, Burford is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St Mary's Church, Burford free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church, Burford is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Burford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WR15 8HG. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.