Historic churches · West Midlands
St Mary's Church, Hopesay
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St Mary's Church, Hopesay — church in Shropshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broome · 2.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary's Church in Hopesay, the nearest railway station is Broome, located 2.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SY7 8HA, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary's Church, Hopesay is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Designed by William Butterfield. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Shropshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.4441°, -2.8999°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary's Church is in the village of Hopesay, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Clun Forest, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. 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 Hopesay is an ancient church primarily built in the 12th century, featuring later medieval and Victorian additions. It serves as a place of worship and is frequented by walkers exploring the surrounding countryside.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church is in the village of Hopesay, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Clun Forest, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
St Mary's was built in about 1200. There were later additions and alterations, including adding the double-pyramidal roof to the tower in the 17th century. The chancel was restored by William Butterfield in 1886.
Architecture
Inside the church is a west gallery carried on cast iron columns. The church contains parochial war memorials in the form of plaques listing the local dead of both World Wars.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.4441, -2.8999
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Hopesay
- Postcode
- SY7 8HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Phone
- 07969868182
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Broome — 2.6 km
- Opening
- Open throughout the day; services at 11.15am on Sundays.
- Official site
- www.achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q15978800 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Hopesay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Hopesay Church - geograph.org.uk - 2064851.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church, Hopesay?
- St Mary's Church, Hopesay is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY7 8HA), in the parish of Hopesay.
- What is St Mary's Church, Hopesay?
- St Mary's Church, Hopesay — church in Shropshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Hopesay?
- The nearest railway station is Broome, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY7 8HA.
- When was St Mary's Church, Hopesay built?
- Built or established in 1150. Designed by William Butterfield.
- Is St Mary's Church, Hopesay a listed building?
- St Mary's Church, Hopesay is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church, Hopesay a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary's Church, Hopesay is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Mary's Church, Hopesay free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church, Hopesay is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Hopesay?
- The nearest railway station is Broome, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY7 8HA.