St Oswald, King and Martyr
SY11 2SY Parking in town car parks, wheelchair access, open 10-3 Mon-Sat
An imposing and welcoming town centre church - the Cathedral of the Borders. It dates from the eleventh century, and is dedicated to St Oswald, killed in battle near here in 642 AD. It has interesting stained glass, a unique seventeeth century painted tryptich and a ring of eight bells. A fine choir supports the worship. Visitors are always welcome.
The church was badly damaged in the Battle of Oswestry in the Civil War. It was said to have been used by the Parliamentarians to stable their horses. It was rebuilt in the 1700s and restored by GE Street in 1872-4. It has a wide nave and two arcades.
The Yale memorial dates from the 17th century.
The triptych shows Moses and Aaron and the Ten Commandments.
The church is at the south end of Church Street.
Sundays open for public worship. See our website for much more information. There is a detailed guide book on sale in the church.
The first Place of Welcome in Shropshire
A friendly welcome at the Community Drop-In
PLACE OF WELCOME 1030 - 1230 in the Parish Centre every Tuesday offering a welcoming hot drink, a friendly face and a chance to enjoy conversation and companionship (entrfrom the Broadwalk, not through church). All welcome, no charge. For more detail contact Elaine on leek1@btinternet.com
photos AP