Churches

All Saints Church The delightful church of All Saints at Brockhampton is one of only two in the country with a thatched roof, and was funded by Alice Foster in memory of her mother and father. Continue reading All Saints Church – Brockhampton →

This lovely Herefordshire church of All Saints was built during the 13th century, although there was once a Norman church on the site. This is one of few churches to have changed names following the original dedications, and in fact it used to be St. Mary’s. The first time that All Saints occurred was 1742. Continue reading All Saints Church – Clehonger →

This church was extensively restored in 1865, the cost being born by Mrs. Hope whose brother in law was Rev’d Edward Higgins of Bosbury Manor. Apparently he suffered a nasty riding accident, and was nursed in Coddington Rectory until better. Mrs. Hope was so grateful (and wealthy) that she paid £1832 for the restoration. Continue reading All Saints Church – Coddington →

I need to take another photo from another angle, in order to do justice to the very impressive 14th century spire. Continue reading All Saints Church – Hereford →

This lovely little church was built around the turn of the 13th century, and was extensively restored in the 19th century Continue reading All Saints Church – Kinsham →

All Saints Church at Monkland dates from around 1100, and was built on the site of a Benedictine Abbey.  It was restored in the 19th century. Continue reading All Saints Church – Monkland →

This modern church was built in 1892 and actually lies just over the border, in Shropshire. Continue reading All Saints Church – Richards Castle →

This little church built in 1841 to replace the beautiful old Yatton Chapel, is plain and simple both inside and out – it is usually locked so I have been unable to take interior pictures, and I believe that it is rarely used these days. Continue reading All Saints Church – Yatton →

This church is delightfully simple with it’s origins in the early 12th century.  There are two bells, the larger of which is circa 1639, and the smaller is possibly 12th century which makes it one of only two of this date in Herefordshire. Continue reading Aylton Parish Church →

This church was built in 1868 Continue reading Baptist Church – Kington →

Lyonshall Baptist Church sits within the village, close to the Post Office  Continue reading Baptist Church – Lyonshall →

Christ Church in Llangrove was built relatively late for Herefordshire, and was dedicated in 1856. Its main claim to fame is that it was designed by George Bodley, who went on to design Washington Cathedral in the United States Continue reading Christ Church – Llangrove →

Christ Church is Victorian, and sports many treasures saved from the original church of St. John the Baptist which is shown in a separate post. Continue reading Christ Church – Llanwarne →

Although there has been a settlement in Wellington Heath from the early Middle Ages there was no established church until the mid 19th century. Until then villagers had to walk to Ledbury or Coddington for any religious ceremonies. Continue reading Christ Church – Wellington Heath →

This is the only church dedicated to The Holy Rood in Herefordshire.

The church of the Holy Rood suffered flooding in 1811, after which it was modified and then further restored in the late 19th century. Continue reading Holy Rood church – Mordiford →

The passing of the centuries has seen many changes to the church, some necessitated by natural forces such as lightening striking the spire in 1638; subsidence in the 19th century, and a devastating fire in 1917. Also in the mid 17th century Parliamentary men who were determined to destroy all Popish symbols and finery, entered Bosbury and smashed most of the stained glass in the chapel as well as the stoup of holy water.

Continue reading Holy Trinity Church – Bosbury →

This church dates from around 1853 and was largely funded by the Penoyre family who were prominent in the area. The Rev. W. T. Penoyre was the first vicar of this church. Continue reading Holy Trinity Church – Hardwicke →

The Holy Trinity Church in Hereford was built in the late 19th century. Continue reading Holy Trinity Church – Hereford →

This church is unfortunately locked as a matter of course. It is only accessible by walking across a field, and one should check carefully for  livestock! Continue reading Holy Trinity Church – Preston Wynne →

The dedication of a church to the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is quite rare in England; and what is also rare about this church at Madley is the survival of some 14th century wall paintings which underwent restoration in 1992. The pictures told the story of the Passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. Continue reading Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church – Madley →

The church at How Caple is dedicated to St. Andrew and dates from the thirteenth century; set in woodland, it was extensively renovated in the late 17th century by Sir William Cope Gregory.
One of the most interesting parts is a 16th century German diptych which has been full restored. Continue reading St. Andrew with St. Mary’s Church – How Caple →

St. Andrews church was originally built as a Chapel of Ease for Leintwardine in 1875, and these days is frequently used for parties and other such events having most of the facilities of a community hall. Continue reading St. Andrew’s Church – Adforton →

Rebuilding of the original 12th century church began in the late 12th century, and restoration work continued up until the late 19th century. Continue reading St. Andrew’s Church – Allensmore →

This church looks a great deal older than it actually is, and was built in the 19th century. Continue reading St. Andrew’s Church – Bredenbury with Grendon Bishop →

St Andrew’s church at Bredwardine is an early Norman church with many interesting features and sits in a glorious position near to the River Wye. Continue reading St. Andrew’s Church – Bredwardine →

St. Andrews is a delightful Norman church. Continue reading St. Andrew’s Church – Bridge Sollars →

This little church was not always such a pretty sight Continue reading St. Andrew’s Church – Dinedor →

The tiny church of St. Andrew is possibly twelfth century, and has three bells which were fully restored in 2001, the rest of the church underwent restoration in 1877. Continue reading St. Andrew’s Church – Evesbatch →

St. Andrew’s Church was originally built in the 12th century, but has been much extended and improved. Continue reading St. Andrew’s Church – Hampton Bishop →

The church of St. Andrew probably dates from the 12th century, although little remains from that period, and it was completely renovated and partly rebuilt in 1867.

Continue reading St. Andrew’s Church – Moreton on Lugg →

The church at Putley has Norman origins and was built by William De’Evreux a knight of William the Conqueror. After it fell into ruin it was rebuilt in 1875 by John Riley, the squire at the time. Continue reading St. Andrew’s Church – Putley →

The Norman church of St. Andrew was altered in the 17^th century and extensively restored in three stages in the 19^th century. Continue reading St. Andrew’s Church – Wolferlow →

This lovely old church has seen some recent restoration. Continue reading St. Andrews Church – Leysters →

Tucked away in a farmyard the 13th Century church of St. Andrew is tiny, and is absolutely delightful. It underwent extensive restoration in the early 1800s and was reopened with much ceremony in November 1863. Continue reading St. Andrews Church – Pixley →

This church is 13th century, but when it was restored by the Victorians in the mid 19th century, they discovered the remains of an earlier Saxon church. In the 1950s the walls of the church were in danger of collapsing outwards under the weight of the tower, and the spire was subsequently removed and replaced by a pyramid roof. Continue reading St. Anna’s Church – Thornbury →

The church of St. Barnabas dates from the mid 17th century and was one of just six erected during the English Commonwealth. There was an earlier church, which was razed to the ground in the civil war of 1643 when Brampton Bryan castle was under siege. Continue reading St. Barnabas Church – Brampton Bryan →

St. Bartholomew undertook a rebuild in the early 14th century, with the original church being early 13th century. Continue reading St. Bartholomew’s Church – Ashperton →

The church of St. Bartholomew is of largely unknown date, although some of it is believed to have been from the 12th century, and the tower is probably late 13th century.  There was much rebuilding in the late 19th century. Continue reading St. Bartholomew’s Church – Docklow →

The church of St Bartholomew has a 13th Century detached tower, which like the other detached bell towers in Herefordshire was used as a refuge during attacks by the Welsh. Continue reading St. Bartholomew’s Church – Holmer →

The church is huge for the size of the village population, and just outside the main door is a famous yew tree which is estimated to be at least 1200 years old. Unfortunately it is now slightly worse for wear, which is not surprising given it’s age and the fact that visitors cannot resist sitting inside it. Continue reading St. Bartholomew’s Church – Much Marcle →

The Norman church of St. Bartholomew was built on an earlier Saxon site. Continue reading St. Bartholomew’s Church – Munsley →

This 12th century church, the older of the two in the village, stands next to the ruins of the castle which gives the village its name and there is a glorious view from its position on the hill. St Bartholomew’s Church was made redundant in 1982 and is now cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust. Continue reading St. Bartholomew’s Church – Richards Castle →

This church is 14th century, but was restored in the mid 19th century. Continue reading St. Bartholomew’s Church – Thruxton →

The church of St. Bartholomew is of Norman origin Continue reading St. Bartholomew’s Church – Vowchurch →

The church dedicated to St. Bartholomew is Norman with a modern slate pyramid roof on the tower. Major restoration was undertaken in the mid 19th century by Thomas Blashill of London. Continue reading St. Bartholomew’s Church – Westhide →

St. Bede the Memorable in Kington is a Catholic Church. Continue reading St. Bede the Memorable Church – Kington →

The church of St Bridget is in the middle of the parish, fairly unusual for Herefordshire village churches. Continue reading St. Bridget’s Church – Bridstow →

A Victorian church in the most extraordinary Italian style. Continue reading St. Catherine’s Church – Hoarwithy →

The village of Clodoch stands on the Munnow river near the Black Mountains and is roughtly 15 miles from Hereford. Continue reading St. Clydog Church – Clodock →

The church at Stretford is dedicated to St. Cosmas & St. Damian, the patron saints of Physicians and Surgeons,  and is one of only five such dedications in England.  It is set in beautiful countryside next to a farmyard and the building is Norman, with later additions. Continue reading St. Cosmas & St. Damian Church – Stretford →

The Medieval church dedicated to St. Cuthbert is no longer used but is still consecrated. The Scudamore family were major benefactors of both the church and people and if you have any connections with the Scudamore family, then this church is a must for your family history files. From before the 1700s they financed many repairs and improvements, and basically were largely responsible for the total upkeep of the church. Continue reading St. Cuthbert’s Church – Holme Lacy →

St. David’s Church at Little Dewchurch dates from around the 14th century, although it was probably not the first church on this site. Continue reading St. David’s Church – Little Dewchurch →

This lovely Norman church was probably increased in size in the 11th century, and the base of the tower is 12th century. Continue reading St. David’s Church – Much Dewchurch →

The church at Llangarron is the only church in England to be dedicated to the Celtic saint St. Deinst, first Bishop of Bangor in Wales Continue reading St. Deinst Church – Llangarron →

This present church is relatively modern, being built in 1910. The building that it replaced was a mission church made of tin in 1897, which is still used, albeit as a meeting hall. Continue reading St. Dubricius & All Saints Church -Hamnish →

This church is now closed, and the parish of Ballingham with Bolstone has been formally amalgamated with Little Dewchurch with Aconbury to form the new parish of Little Dewchurch with Ballingham Continue reading St. Dubricius Church – Ballingham & Bolstone →

The church of St. Dubricius dates from the 13th century. Continue reading St. Dubricius Church – Hentland →

The Church at St. Devereux is dedicated to Saint Dubricius, and may have been built in the 12th century, although the nave is 13th century, and the chancel and tower are 14th century. Continue reading St. Dubricius Church – St. Devereux →

The Church at St. Devereux is dedicated to Saint Dubricius, and may have been built in the 12^th century, although the nave is 13th century, and the chancel and tower are 14th century.   The font is believed to be mid 12^th century. Continue reading St. Dubricius Church – St. Devereux →

A lovely church whose foundations date from the 9th Century,and the oldest bit of the present building is dated 13th century. Continue reading St. Dubricius Church – Whitchurch →

The church of St. Faith as it stands today is made up of mostly 13th century features, but there have been many renovations and alterations including the tower which was added in the 16th century. It stands in a glorious position overlooking the Golden Valley and the River Dore.

Continue reading St. Faith’s Church – Bacton →

1889, but rebuilt in the style of the original church which was circa 11th or 12th century. Continue reading St. Faith’s Church – Dorstone →

The church of St. George at Brinsop is one of England’s 1000 best churches. Continue reading St. George’s Church – Brinsop →

St. Georges , Burrington was largely rebuilt in 1864, and sits in the most beautiful surroundings. Continue reading St. George’s Church – Burrington →

The charming church of St. George is right in the village itself, rather than some distance away as is typical for many Herefordshire churches. Continue reading St. George’s Church – Orleton →

The church of St. George is elevated on a small hill in the middle of the village, and was built in the 12th century. Continue reading St. George’s Church – Woolhope →

This lovely church in Acton Beauchamp sits on the top of a hill, with beautiful views , and although there is no proper path it was well worth the climb over the grass. The bell tower in St. Giles houses three bells, two of which are dated mid 15th century and are believed to be amongst the oldest in the country. Continue reading St. Giles Church – Acton Beauchamp →

The church of St. Giles is the second to be built at Downton, the first being left to decay and fall to ruin in 1861.  This Victorian replacement is in a very pretty setting. Continue reading St. Giles Church – Downton →

The church of St. Giles is the second to be built at Downton, the first being left to decay and fall to ruin in 1861.  Continue reading St. Giles Church – Downton on the Rock →

During the Civil War, the vicar of this church was Thomas Swift, (1595-1658) a true Royalist, who was the Grandfather of the author of Gulliver’s Travels, Jonathon Swift. Thomas managed to secrete many of the church valuables and kept them safe from the Roundheads. Continue reading St. Giles Church – Goodrich →

The church is Norman and tiny, and apart from some rebuilding in the 13th century, remains much as it always was. Continue reading St. Giles Church – Pipe Aston →

This is a lovely little church with a beautifully kept graveyard. Continue reading St. Guthlac’s Church – Little Cowarne →

St. James Church in Hereford was built in 1865 Continue reading St. James Church – Hereford →

The delightful church of St. James can only be reached by walking across a field.  It is actually in Monmouthshire, just, but is part of the Herefordshire diocese.  Continue reading St. James Church – Llangua →

The church of St. James at Ocle Pychard dates back to the late 13th century, but it had a great deal of restoration in the 19th century including a roof replacement. Continue reading St. James Church – Ocle Pychard →

St. James is situated amongst the fields high on a hill above the village of Stanford Bishop, and it doesn’t matter which way you look from the circular churchyard the views are spectacular. Continue reading St. James Church – Stanford Bishop →

The church of St. James is 12^th century and access is by a footpath through the old park of Tedstone Court.  The views from the churchyard are breathtaking and far reaching. Continue reading St. James Church – Tedstone Delamare →

The church of St. James is early Norman but has been extensively restored Continue reading St. James Church – Wigmore →

The interior of this church is stunning, especially the wood ceiling. Continue reading St. James the Great Church – Colwall →

This church has Norman origins but has been much enlarged and restored over the centuries. Continue reading St. James the Great Church – Cradley →

The lovely church of St. James the Great at Kimbolton is of Norman origin. Continue reading St. James the Great Church – Kimbolton →

This lovely little church is actually the third to be built on the site, and sits within yards of Canon Frome Court, the family home of the Hoptons for nearly four hundred years. Continue reading St. James’ Church – Canon Frome →

A real gem of a little church – tiny and simple, but with the most stunning floral arrangements at important times of the year. Roughly 12th century in origin, but rebuilt in 1851. Well worth a visit, but drive slowly along the road as it is very easy to miss! Continue reading St. John of Jerusalem Church – Ford →

The current church at Yarkhill is probably over 800 years old, although there were extensive renovations in 1862, but some 13th century bits and pieces still remain, such as in the porch and the base of the tower. Continue reading St. John the Baptist – Yarkhill →

The church is mostly Norman, with some later alterations.

Continue reading St. John the Baptist & St. Alkmund’s Church – Aymestrey →

Originally 12^th century, the church of St. John the Baptist at Aston Ingham was rebuilt in the late nineteenth century Continue reading St. John the Baptist Church – Aston Ingham →

The church at nearby Mansell Gamage closed and became a private house in 1974, and some monuments were moved to St. John the Baptist church at Byford which dates from the 12th century. Continue reading St. John the Baptist Church – Byford →

St. John the Baptist was almost completely rebuilt in the mid 19th century, although the Norman doorway reamins as does the medieval tower. Continue reading St. John the Baptist Church – Eastnor →

The church of St. John the Baptist at Kings Caple is 13th century, however there were additions in the 14th century which included the tower. Continue reading St. John the Baptist Church – Kings Caple →

This pretty church was restored in the early 15th century, and then again in the mid 19th century.  It ha a recessed spire. Continue reading St. John the Baptist Church – Lea →

The church of St. John the Baptist at Letton dates from around the 13th century, with some restoration in 1883.dating from12th to14th centuries with restorations of 1883.  Continue reading St. John the Baptist Church – Letton →

St. John the Baptist was the original 13th century church in Llanwarne, and was owned by the monastery of Llantony. Continue reading St. John the Baptist Church – Llanwarne →

When the church at nearby Mansell Gamage closed, some of the monuments were carefully moved to nearby St. John the Baptist church at Byford. Continue reading St. John the Baptist Church – Mansell Gamage with Byford →

The church of St. John the Baptist at Mathon was built at the end of the 11th century, and was extremely basic with little furnishings. Continue reading St. John the Baptist Church – Mathon →

The Medieval church of St. John the Baptist dates from the 13th Century.
There is a glass memorial to the 20th century poetess, Frances Horowitz Continue reading St. John the Baptist Church – Orcop →

This church dates from the 12th century, and is made entirely of local Herefordshire stone Continue reading St. John the Baptist Church – Upton Bishop →

The church of St. John the Baptist dates from the 13th century, going through additions and renovations early in the 14th century. The church was restored in 1881. Continue reading St. John the Baptist Church – Weston Beggard →

Continue reading St. John the Baptist Church – Whitbourne →

The most amazing little church…..one is struck by the sheer fairy tale quality of the interior, although this description rather demeans the beauty Continue reading St. John the Evangelist Church – Shobdon →

St. John’s Church was built by Mary Beatrice Philips in 1875 but sadly closed in 2001. Continue reading St. John’s Church – Howle Hill →