Visit Heart of England | Holy Trinity Church, Much Wenlock, Shropshire

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Holy Trinity Church, Much Wenlock, Shropshire

Address

Wilmore Street, TF13 6HR
c/o The Rectory, New Road
Much Wenlock
Shropshire
TF13 6EQ

Contact

Tel : 01952 727396

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Large medieval church with churchyard in centre of Much Wenlock ancient market town. High and light nave, of white sandstone, with parapets and lead-covered roofs. Site of Nun's Church, St Milburga's Abbey, AD 680. Rebuilt 1110 AD. Norman nave, with fine chancel arch. Ornamented west front partially obscured by later tower. South Aisle and Lady Chapel (13thC). South porch with priest's dwelling above (14thC). Extensively restored in 1853. Lady Chapel refurbished 1973. Contains town memorial to William Penny Brookes, contributor to rebirth of Olympic Games.

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Directions

By Road

From the M54: A464 then left for A442 (Kidderminster). This road becomes A4169. Take the A4169 to Much Wenlock. For coach parking turn into Station Road; for car parking carry on to the A458, then left into St Mary's Lane then left again. Possible on street parking near church.

By Public Transport

on the Bridgnorth to Shrewsbury bus route. Buses daily but not frequent.

Holy Trinity Church, Much Wenlock, Shropshire facilities include:

In town/city centre
Of historic, literary or architectural interest
Guided tours available for groups
Educational Visits Accepted
Café/restaurant

Holy Trinity Church, Much Wenlock, Shropshire accessibility includes:

Service dogs permitted (eg guide dogs)
All areas accessible to disabled visitors
Facilities for visually impaired visitors
Facilities for hearing impaired visitors
Flat route with no steps from parking area to entrance
Hearing loop system available in appropriate areas, eg ticket counter

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