Moreton Corbet

St Bartholomew

SY4 4DW Parking, wheelchair access, open daylight hours

Built in the twelth century beside the now ruined Moreton Corbet castle, the church has a wealth of historical interest. 

The east window is by Sir Ninian Comper.  There is a rich canopy over the altar,

 

 

 

 

 

 

two fine chest tombs,

( Notice the family emblems, the elephant, the owl and the crow.

Can you see the baby?)

 

 

a squire’s pew and many memorials to the Corbet family.

 

 

 

For more on this extraordinary and beautiful church, visit

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/moreton-corbet-st-bartholomew/

and

https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/church/st-bartholomew-moreton-corbet

There is much more about Moreton Corbet on the internet.

photos:AP

 

 

 

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