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St. Mary’s Church – Brilley

The church of St. Mary was built in the 12th century.

It underwent some rebuilding in the 13th century, and was much restored during the latter part of the 19th century.

Brilley - Herefordshire - St. Mary - exterior

Brilley - Herefordshire - St. Mary - interior

Font

This font is original 12th century

Brilley - Herefordshire - St. Mary - font

Memorials

James Bromage 1723

James Bromage died 22nd February 1723 aged 37. Also Margaret his wife, died 23rd January 1748 aged 63. Also Thomas, son of william Bromage by Ann his wife, and grandson of the above, who died March 1769 aged 30

Brilley - Herefordshire - St. Mary - memorial plaque

James Bromage 1810

This memorial is on the outside wall of the church, and must surely have been restored as it is so clear. – James Bromage, died 23rd February 1810 aged 78 and also Elizabeth his wife, died 2nd January 1812 aged 80

Brilley - Herefordshire - St. Mary - exterior memorial plaque