Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Stretton Sugwas
Herefordshire - Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1296537, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17538053
Before visiting Church of St Mary Magdalene, Stretton Sugwas
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About Church of St Mary Magdalene, Stretton Sugwas
The Church of St Mary Magdalene in Stretton Sugwas, Herefordshire, is a Church of England place of worship within the Burghill Benefice. The church is protected as a Grade II* listed building.
Constructed between 1877 and 1880 to designs by William Cheiake of Hereford, it replaced a church built around 1150 that had fallen into poor condition. The sandstone building has Welsh slate roofing and a north-west tower with a timber-framed upper stage. Elements salvaged from its predecessor include Romanesque doorway arches, several windows, tower timbers and a medieval font. A carved tympanum depicts Samson opening a lion’s jaws and is attributed to the medieval sculptor called the Chief Master. Other historic features include a 1473 memorial slab, fragments of a 15th-century chancel screen and four tower bells dating from 1671 to 1930.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Church of St Mary Magdalene, Stretton Sugwas?⌄
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Stretton Sugwas in Stretton Sugwas belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Stretton Sugwas building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
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