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- Richards Castle, Herefordshire (St Bartholemew's Church)
This 12th-century church, perched high above the village, is next to one of the earliest Marcher’ castles built by Norman overlords to defend the Anglo-Welsh border.
The detached bell tower, dating from around 1400, was probably part of the castle’s defences. Inside, the church has hardly been touched since Georgian times. It is the muted and faded colours as well as the architectural vistas that make this building so beautiful and quietly atmospheric.
There are marvellous furnishings including Georgian box pews, a gallery and a 17th century canopied pew for the Salweys, Lords of the Manor, and still used by them at the two or three services held each year.
Visit on a clear day and enjoy amazing views from the porch all the way to the Black Mountains and the Malvern Hills.
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.
5 miles south west of Ludlow; Richards Castle is signed off A49 Ludlow to Leominster road via B4361; in Richards Castle follow brown 'historic church' tourism sign alongside the Castle Inn via country lane for 2 miles until finger post sign at top of hill
Nearest railway station: Ludlow (4 miles).
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Church of St Cosmas & St Damian, Stretford, Herefordshire
A church as broad as it is long
St Mary's Church, Wormsley, Herefordshire
A tiny church with ancient origins
Ludlow Castle
Heritage site
Croft Castle
National Trust property
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.
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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.
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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.
Church of St Cosmas & St Damian, Stretford, Herefordshire A church as broad as it is long Stretford, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9DG
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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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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.
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).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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 steep grass path to the church which is unsuitable for wheelchair users.
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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