English Heritage sites near Wigmore Parish
WIGMORE CASTLE
1 miles from Wigmore Parish
One of the most important castles in the history of the Welsh Marches and major centre of power for over 500 years, hosting royalty on several occasions. Deliberately demolished during the Civil War.
STOKESAY CASTLE
8 miles from Wigmore Parish
Stokesay Castle is quite simply the finest and best preserved fortified medieval manor house in England.
CLUN CASTLE
10 miles from Wigmore Parish
11th century Welsh Border castle with dramatic riverside location and extensive earthworks built to proclaim Norman dominance. Tall 13th century keep is unusually set on the side of its mound.
ARTHUR'S STONE
16 miles from Wigmore Parish
An atmospheric Neolithic burial chamber, made of great stone slabs in the hills above Herefordshire's Golden Valley.
EDVIN LOACH OLD CHURCH
17 miles from Wigmore Parish
The ruins of an 11th century and later church built within the earthworks of a Norman motte and bailey castle, with a Victorian church nearby. The site of hundreds of years of worship.
MITCHELL'S FOLD STONE CIRCLE
20 miles from Wigmore Parish
A Bronze Age stone circle, the focus of many legends, set in dramatic moorland on Stapeley Hill. It once consisted of some 30 stones, 15 of which are still visible.
Churches in Wigmore Parish
Wigmore: St James
Castle Street
Wigmore
Hereford, Ludlow, Leintwardine. Leominster
(01547) 540 349
http://www.wigmore-abbey.org.uk
St. James stands above the village and, with the ruined castle, dominates the village and surroundings of Wigmore.
Initially founded as a collegiate church by the powerful Mortimer family in the 12th Century, St James lies on the site of an earlier Saxon building. The original 'herringbone' masonry is still visible on walls both internally and externally, and has been dated circa 1050. Structurally important, the listed Grade I building has a very early Norman nave, but successive alterations have taken place in most centuries since. Very rare, inside is a piscina high on the south wall by the chancel arch, a legacy of the original rood loft which, unusually, must have had an altar on it.
Outside, the churchyard cross is much restored, standing on a 14th century base, with an ogee-headed niche. This feature is found in a number of churches along The Marches.
Information panels throughout the church will direct you to items of major interest.
A guided tour of the 14th century tower, to include the bell-ringing chamber and rooftop views,can be made available during the summer months. Why not combine this with a walk to the nearby castle ruins ...
Places on each tour will be limited for safety reasons, to book,
PHONE: 01568 770150 9:30 - 5:30 weekdays only.
For Sunday services go to http://www.wigmore-abbey.org.uk/
A Heritage Lottery Fund grant is currently being used to explore the possibility of re-ordering the premises to become an information centre for the historic area, and to provide a community resource. Check www.wigmore-abbey.org.uk for progress information.
Pubs in Wigmore Parish
Castle Inn
Ford Street, Wigmore, HR6 9UN
(01568) 250022
the-castle-inn-wigmore.business.site
Oak Wigmore
The Oak Wigmore has re-opened after a major and stylish restoration, which has significantly increased the size of the pub. Now a lounge, the original bar features bare stone walls, and the bar itself has been moved back to what is thought...