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- Upton Cressett, Shropshire (St Michael's Church)
St Michael’s sits in a quiet, idyllic valley west of Bridgnorth. With its stone walls and moss-covered roof this mostly Norman church looks as much a part of the landscape as the trees that surround it.
In February, a carpet of snowdrops enlivens the graveyard.
The church’s interior is sparsely furnished and has a lovely Norman arch in the centre. Just inside the door are the only remains of a couple of figures forming two incomplete scenes from a Nativity cycle.
Nearby is Upton Cressett Hall, a privately owned manor, built in the reign of Elizabeth I.
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4 miles west of Bridgnorth, off A458 Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth road; Upton Cressett is signed from the main road west of Tasley; follow brown St. Michael's Church tourism signs and fingerpost sign immediately before Upton Cressett Hall
Nearest railway station: Telford (10 miles).
SO 656 925
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.
Shropshire & Staffordshire County Guide (PDF, 4.75mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Shropshire & Staffordshire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
St Leonard's Church, Bridgnorth, Shropshire A vast church with an explosive history St Leonards Close, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4EJ
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St James' Church, Stirchley, Shropshire In a quiet backwater close to Telford off Stirchley Road, Stirchley Village, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1DY
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St Andrew's Church, Wroxeter, Shropshire A Saxon church built on the Roman site of Viroconium Wroxeter, Wroxeter, Shropshire, SY5 6PH
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Buildwas Abbey The impressive ruins of this Cistercian abbey have an idyllic setting near the River Severn. Unaltered 12th century church, beautiful vaulted and tile-floored chapter house and re-opened crypt chapel. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/buildwas-abbey
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 Shropshire churches are in CCT’s North region.
Shropshire Tourist Information
Shropshire Family History Society
Shropshire Historic Churches Trust
Shropshire County Council Discover Shropshire website
Shropshire Archaeological & History Society
Shropshire is in the Diocese of Hereford and the Diocese of Lichfield
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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