St Giles
SY8 1PJ parking limited, wheelchair access, WC. Open 10am-4pm
A small peaceful medieval church on a picturesque and ancient site. Ludford is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The nave is late Norman, the chancel 14th century and there is a 16th century family chapel with memorials to the Foxe and Charlton families. The north chapel was built by William Foxe (died in 1554) as a burial place for his family. There is an excellent brass to him and his wife.
There is a tomb chest with the recumbent effiigy of Sir Job Charlton, a distinguished 17th century judge, his feet resting on a red lion. The judge
rebuilt the almshouses on the left of the path up to the church.
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Top:-Historic England
Middle:- Chris Stafford, with thanks.
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