St Mary Bitterley, Ludlow. SY8 3HL P. Wheelchair access. Open daily
St Mary's is attractively situated next to Bitterley Court, half a mile from the village on the western slopes of Titterstone Clee.
The church dates from around 1200AD and consists of a nave, a chancel and a western tower. The woodwork on the tower was added in the 19th century.. Before that the tower had a plain battlemented upper storey. 
The font is Norman, the oldest object in the church. There is also a fine iron-bound chest from the 13th century.
The interesting monument near the altar (below) is to Timothy Lucye who died in 1616. He is shown kneeling in armour with a ruff round his neck.
There is an excellent Jacobean pulpit, lectern and reading desk.
In the north wall of the chancel there is a tomb recess.
In the churchyard is a fine cross with a graceful shaft bearing a crucifixion. It has been dated to the 14th century.
Text mostly from 'The Churches of Shropshire', John Leonard
Contact: via 'A Church near You!
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/10421/
Photos:- Katherine Wheeler