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- Michaelchurch, Herefordshire (St Michael's Church)
Said to be founded by Bishop Herwald of Llandaff in 1056, this lovely church hugs the side of a remote valley.
A Roman altar is built into a blocked doorway and 13th-century wallpaintings decorate the walls in the form of masonry lines, borders with chevron design and consecration crosses.
Super-imposed on these on the north and south walls are black letter inscriptions from the 16th-and 17th- centuries.
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6 miles west of Ross on Wye; access via a single track to the west, off the A4137 immediately to the north of St. Owens Cross; church adjoins the single track Michaelchurch Road
Nearest railway station: Hereford (9.3 miles). Bus route numbers 38/411.
SO 522 255
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.
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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 John the Baptist, Llanrothal, Herefordshire A church on the edge of England Llanrothal, Monmouth, Herefordshire, NP25 5QJ
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St Cuthbert's Church, Holme Lacy, Herefordshire Angels, a demon and knights in shining armour Church Road, Holme Lacy, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6LX
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The Chapel, Yatton, Herefordshire A remote and romantic place Yatton, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 4TD
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Goodrich Castle Goodrich stands majestically on a wooded hill commanding the passage of the River Wye into the picturesque valley of Symonds Yat. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/goodrich-castle
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.
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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.
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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