Kerken in Herefordshire

Historic Churches & Places of Worship

This collection features significant religious sites across Herefordshire, ranging from the grand Hereford Cathedral to remote parish churches. Highlights include the exceptional Romanesque carvings at Kilpeck and the monastic ruins of Llanthony Priory. These buildings showcase architectural styles from the Norman period through the Middle Ages, often featuring unique regional elements such as detached bell towers, medieval wall paintings, and historic chained libraries that reflect the county's ecclesiastical heritage.

Historic Churches & Places of Worship — Kaart

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Hereford Cathedral

Hereford Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Anglican Diocese of Hereford in Hereford, England.

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Church of Saint Mary & Saint David

The Church of St Mary and St David is a Church of England parish church at Kilpeck in the English county of Herefordshire, about 5 miles…

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The Priory Church of St. Peter & St. Paul Leominster

The Priory Church is an Anglican parish church in Leominster, Herefordshire, England, dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul.

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Llanthony Priory

Llanthony Priory is a partly ruined former Augustinian priory in the secluded Vale of Ewyas, a steep-sided once-glaciated valley within the…

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Edvin Loach Old Church

Ruined 11th-century Norman church located within the earthworks of a motte-and-bailey castle, featuring characteristic herring-bone stonework.

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Ewyas Harold, St Michael & All Saints

A 13th-century church featuring a massive 14th-century tower, historically associated with the nearby Ewyas Harold Castle.

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Holy Trinity

Grade I listed church notable for its rare 13th-century detached bell tower, originally built for defense.

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Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin

A 13th-century church situated on the Offa's Dyke Path, featuring a 14th-century tower and medieval stained glass.

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Saint John the Baptist

Victorian church rebuilt by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the 19th century, retaining a 12th-century font and 14th-century tower.

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St Michael and All Angels

A significant parish church featuring a mix of Norman and Gothic architecture with a prominent 13th-century detached bell tower.

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Saint Clydog

Grade I listed 12th-century church by the River Monnow, containing a rare 17th-century three-decker pulpit.

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St Margaret

Notable for its exceptionally well-preserved 16th-century carved wooden rood loft, considered one of the finest examples in England.

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St Andrew

A 12th-century church featuring a Norman nave and a 13th-century tower topped with a shingled spire.

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Saint Mary

A 19th-century Victorian church designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott to replace the nearby medieval ruins.

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Saint Bartholomew

A 12th-century church featuring unique 17th-century timber roof construction and historic interior woodwork.

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St Giles

The ruins of a 12th-century Norman church, now managed by the Churches Conservation Trust.

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St Michael & All Angels

A small, isolated 14th-century church featuring a historic bell cote and 19th-century restorations.

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St George

A 12th-century church known for its fine Norman font and a rare, intricately carved 17th-century pulpit.

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St Bartholomew

St Bartholomew's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Richard's Castle, Herefordshire, England.

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St Peter

A 12th-century church with a Norman tower, featuring ornate Victorian stained glass and extensive 19th-century interior restoration.