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- Stretford, Herefordshire (Church of St Cosmas & St Damian)
Sitting next to a farmyard, this unusual and interesting church is almost as broad as it is long, and it's dedication is to the patron saints of physicians and surgeons.
The roof was constructed in about 1540; two massive early 16th-century timber screens go right across the church and there is a Jacobean pulpit in the middle.
The two 14th-century stone effigies are probably members of the Delabere family who lived locally.
This church is also part of our Five Churches Trail, which takes you on a wonderful journey around the rural heartland of Herefordshire.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
4 miles south west of Leominster, off A44 and left onto the A4110; church is signposted from A4110; country lane leads to farm and church
Nearest railway station: Leominster (4 miles)
SO 443 558
01/05/12
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Herefordshire & Worcestershire County Guide (PDF, 4.7mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
St Mary's Church, Wormsley, Herefordshire A tiny church with ancient origins Wormsley, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 8LY
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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Yazor, Herefordshire A needle sharp spire with views over the Wye Valley Yazor, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7BA
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St Bartholemew's Church, Richards Castle, Herefordshire A Medieval church and Knights Templar chapel Richards Castle, Nr Ludlow, Herefordshire, SY8 4ET
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Herefordshire churches are in CCT’s West region.
Visit Herefordshire tourism website
Herefordshire Family History Society
Herefordshire Council website archives and history section
Herefordshire Lore history website
Herefordshire Historic Churches Trust
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
There is a grass pathway to the church entrance from the adjoining road, with a slight incline.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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Since the Church reopened I have had the great pleasure of visiting several times with friends of the Church and volunteers. We went to help with the reopening and placed fresh flowers in the Church. The Church looks amazing following the restoration and has been, and continues to be an inspiration to the many pilgrims that visit. Famous for its' Shrine, dedicated to saint Cosmas and Saint Damian, the Church is frequently visited by members of the medical profession. Each September a Patronal Festival Service is held in the Church. The Trust is to be commended for all the hard work in supervising the restoration. This really is a 'hidden gem in the heart of Herefordshire'.
Always wanted to visit and went last week, prayed for a relative awaiting news from hospital tests and today got the all clear, so went back to say a prayer of thanks. Such a lovely and interesting building. It was so peaceful and welcoming. I will most certainly revisit at some stage and hope to visit all the other churches in this area, have already been to the one at Yazor.
Gods house is never redundant, we are so lucky to have organisations like yourselves to look after these wonderful buildings.