St Mary Bitterley, Ludlow. SY8 3HL P. Wheelchair access. Open daily
St Mary's is near Bitterley Court, half a mile from the village on the slopes of Titterstone Clee.
The church is approached through a sturdy porch. The nave, chancel and tower date from about 1200 AD, the timber framing and spire being added in the 19th century.
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The font is said to be Norman, the oldest object in the church.
There is also a very long iron-bound chest from the 13th century.
There is a monument to the south of the altar, the kneeling figure of Timothy Lucye who died in 1616.
The pulpit, lectern and reading desk are Jacobean (1603-1625).
In the north wall there is a tomb recess with some medieval tiles, and a blocked doorway.
In the churchyard there is a preaching cross with a crucifixion. It has been dated to the 14th century.
The rood loft and screen were added in 1924
Contact: via 'A Church near You'
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/10421/
Photos:- Katherine Wheeler and AP
