St John the Baptist
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St John's is a most attractive little Norman church situated in the secluded Hope Bagot village on tthe southern slopes of Titterstone Clee. The parish is the smallest independent parish in Shropshire. Approaching through the attractive south porch, probably 14th century, the visitor passes through the round arched Norman doorway. The most striking feature of the interior is the chancel arch, also round arched, carved on the capitals. There are splayed Norman windows in the north walls. The woodwork is largely 17th century. A huge yew tree, believed to be well over 1600 years old, spreads over the holy well. The churchyard is a wildflower meadow.
More information at https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/10562/ and
http://www.tenburyteam.co.uk/hope_bagot.html
Hope Bagot is a Caring for God's Acre churchyard. For more information about the
conservation work of this organisation, visit their website.
Photo, top: A Church Near You
Left, Ross Williams with thanks.
right: Anni Calver, CGA and Hon. Sec, SCTG
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