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St. Michael’s Church – Sollers Hope

The 14th century church of St. Michael

Within the church is the tomb and effigy of a medieval knight which is believed to be one of the oldest incised tomb covers in the country.   The knight died around 1125 and his shield bears a fess for Sollars.   During the Henry VIII scourge of all things Catholic the tomb cover was thrown out and more or less broken in half.

Sollers Hope - Herefordshire - St. Michael - exterior

Sollers Hope - Herefordshire - St. Michael - interior

Font

The font at St. Michael’s church is early Norman, at least 900 years old

Sollers Hope - Herefordshire - St. Michael - font

Memorials

Rebecca Knowles, wife of thomas, who was daughter of Colonel Pindar of the Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. Died 6th June 1753 aged 80

Sollers Hope - Herefordshire - St. Michael - memorial plaque