Diameter: 17.88" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by Unidentified (blank)
Dove Bell ID: 59790 Tower ID: 23366 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Shrawardine: St Mary
Diocese of Lichfield
Church, 620560
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Grid reference: SJ 399 152
The first reference to a church in Shrawardine is 1213, but most of the present building dates from the mid seventeenth century with some earlier fabric remaining. The history of the church is closely linked to the nearby castle, the church being largely destroyed during the Civil War in 1644 – 45 and not being completely rebuilt until 1722. The church was restored in 1892 under architectural supervision having had some interior alterations carried out around 1840 and again in 1861.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 146 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church has been at the centre of this small community for centuries – in 2013 there were several events to commemorate 800 years of known worship on the site culminating in the dedication of a roundel in the West Window created by a member of the congregation. St Mary’s consists of a nave of 1649 and chancel dated 1722, both incorporating some twelfth century fabric, restored and vestry added in 1930.
Exterior Description
One phase of the existing building dates from 1649 when the nave and south porch were rebuilt following demolition by Royalist forces during the Civil War. The building is constructed of red sandstone with red and yellow/grey ashlar dressings with slate roofs. Externally little has changed since the rebuilding with the exception of drainage works in 1861 and the blocking of a priest’s door in the south wall of the chancel in 1892. In 1930 a small vestry of tooled snecked red sandstone was added on the west end of the church. (Historic England)
Interior
Interior Description
The chancel is a single bay, reconstructed in 1722 in sandstone. It has undergone alteration or restoration on four occasions – 1840, 1861, 1892 and 1936 and its character reflects all four. 1 The altar, reredos and rood all date to 1936. The nave is of two bays with a number of oak pews. Flooring dates from the 1892 restoration. Part of the north wall is thought to be a remnant of the original church.
Bells
Diameter: 18.81" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by Staffordshire founder
Dove Bell ID: 59791 Tower ID: 23366 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 399 152
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
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