Historic churches · Mid Wales
St Swithun's Church, Clunbury
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St Swithun's Church, Clunbury — church in Shropshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broome · 2.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Swithun's Church in Clunbury, the nearest railway station is Broome, located 2.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SY7 0HG, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Swithun's Church, Clunbury is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Designed by James Piers St Aubyn. 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: 52.4202°, -2.9265°.
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Heritage listing
St Swithun's Church is in the village of Clunbury, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Clun Forest, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. Its benefice is united with those of St Mary, Bedstone, St Cuthbert, Clungunford, St Mary, Clunton, and St Edward, Hopton Castle. 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 Swithun's Church in Clunbury is a grade 1 listed building dating back to the 12th century, featuring historical architecture and a well-maintained churchyard. The church hosts an active bellringers group and is involved in community activities, including the care of a wildflower meadow.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Swithun's Church is in the village of Clunbury, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Clun Forest, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford. Its benefice is united with those of St Mary, Bedstone, St Cuthbert, Clungunford, St Mary, Clunton, and St Edward, Hopton Castle. 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 church originated in the 12th century as a chapel of ease to St George's Church, Clun, achieving parochial status in 1341. Additions and alterations were made to it in the 14th and 15th centuries. There were further alterations in 1842, and in 1848 when the organ chamber was added. The church was restored in 1881 by James Piers St Aubyn, including the addition of a timber-framed south porch.
Architecture
Inside the church is the original Norman west doorway of the nave; this was formerly on the exterior of the church, but now leads into the tower. Above this is a 12th-century window. In 2021 a five year long project financed by a legacy and grants led to the conversion of a disused vestry to provide the church with a toilet, kitchenette and an internal spiral staircase to give access to the belfry for ringers. The two-manual pipe organ was made in 1882 by Nicholson of Worcester. There is a ring of six bells; one of these was cast in 1620 by William Clibury, and the other five in 1887 by John Warner and Sons.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4202, -2.9265
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Clunbury
- Postcode
- SY7 0HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Broome — 2.9 km
- Official site
- www.achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7595500 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Swithun's Church, Clunbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Swithin's church, Clunbury - geograph.org.uk - 654985.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Swithun's Church, Clunbury?
- St Swithun's Church, Clunbury is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY7 0HG), in the parish of Clunbury.
- What is St Swithun's Church, Clunbury?
- St Swithun's Church, Clunbury — church in Shropshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Swithun's Church, Clunbury?
- The nearest railway station is Broome, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY7 0HG.
- When was St Swithun's Church, Clunbury built?
- Built or established in 1150. Designed by James Piers St Aubyn.
- Is St Swithun's Church, Clunbury a listed building?
- St Swithun's Church, Clunbury is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Swithun's Church, Clunbury a protected site?
- Yes — St Swithun's Church, Clunbury is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Swithun's Church, Clunbury free to visit?
- Yes, St Swithun's Church, Clunbury is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Swithun's Church, Clunbury?
- The nearest railway station is Broome, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY7 0HG.