Historic churches · West Midlands
St Mary's Church, Wormsley
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St Mary's Church, Wormsley — church in Brinsop and Wormsley, Herefordshire, England,UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
St Mary's Church, Wormsley is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Brinsop and Wormsley, Herefordshire, England,UK". Coordinates: 52.1255°, -2.8377°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in Wormsley, approximately 7.5 miles (12 km) north-west of Hereford, Herefordshire, 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.
Official information
St Mary's Church in Wormsley is a historic church located in Herefordshire. Visitors can explore its architectural features and enjoy the serene surroundings.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in Wormsley, approximately 7.5 miles (12 km) north-west of Hereford, Herefordshire, 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
The present church contains Norman features dating from the 12th century, although it is thought that an earlier church may have existed on the site.
Architecture
The chancel arch dates from the 13th century. The font is from the 12th or 13th century and consists of a round bowl on a cylindrical base. The pulpit is in oak and dates from the 17th century. There is stained glass in the east window. On the north wall are brass plaques to the memory of two local men killed in the First World War.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.1255, -2.8377
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Brinsop and Wormsley
- Postcode
- HR4 8LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Established
- 1101
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594460 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Wormsley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's church, Wormsley - geograph.org.uk - 352528.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church, Wormsley?
- St Mary's Church, Wormsley is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR4 8LY), in the parish of Brinsop and Wormsley.
- What is St Mary's Church, Wormsley?
- St Mary's Church, Wormsley — church in Brinsop and Wormsley, Herefordshire, England,UK.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Wormsley?
- Drivers can use postcode HR4 8LY.
- When was St Mary's Church, Wormsley built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is St Mary's Church, Wormsley a listed building?
- St Mary's Church, Wormsley is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church, Wormsley a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary's Church, Wormsley is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St Mary's Church, Wormsley free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church, Wormsley is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Wormsley?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR4 8LY. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.