Stoke St Milborough
SY8 2EJ parking, wheelchair access, WC. Open.
St. Milburga’s Church
stands in the centre of the village of Stoke Saint Milborough, on the Brown Clee hillside. Known in Saxon times as Godstoke, the village is thought to have belonged to the Saxon abbey at Wenlock founded in 680A.D. by St. Milburga, daughter of Merewald of Mercia.
The porch is probably from the early 1700s, timber framed and brick. On the west wall is its oldest monument, the simple medieval grave stone showing an encircled cross.
The early 13th century chancel arch is the oldest datable feature of the church, with flattened leaf decoration of the capitals of the responds.
The east window is by David Evans of Shrewsbury, 1859
The font.
The tower arch is 13th century. This picture shows the modern doorway and the ringing chamber above.
Above the door are carved two geese, the emblem of St Milburga.
Open daily to visitors, St. Milburga’s offers a variety of Sunday services, clergy- and lay-led, traditional and modern, activities such as bell-ringing and singing and groups for prayer and study.
St Milburga's has a peal of 8 beautiful, newly cast bells. The bell Captain is always pleased to show it to ringers (and others who are interested). There are three or four training sessions a week, and new ringers are welcomed. See https://www.facebook.com/stmilburga
and https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/10728/
For a baptism, wedding or funeral, inquiries may be addressed to the Administrator on 07943 247 184.
Photos AP