About Us

St Mary’s Church is geographically the central church of the eight parishes and one of the largest. The congregation varies from 20-45 from a population of approximately 550. The electoral roll stands at 45. 

We hold a Solemn High Mass on First and Third Sundays with a Sung Eucharist on Second and Fourth Sundays. We have a growing choir of around 12 singers who support High Mass services. 

Our Anglo-Catholic worship is part of our outreach and services at most of the major festivals midweek attract large numbers of worshippers from a wide area. 

History

The Church of St. Mary is an architectural mix of Norman and Neo-Norman, the church dates back to the 12th century with the square tower, which holds a peal of 6 bells, being 14th century, the chancel dating from 1847 and the nave and north chapel from 1861. The architect was F.R.Kempson of Hereford.

The chuch is situated in the centre of the village and set back from the main road in a well maintained churchyard. The church is in excellent repair and includes some lovely features. The font is lead-lined Norman, one of only twenty in England. In a recess is a stone effigy of a man in a suit of mail dating from the late 13th century. He holds a sword and shield and his crossed legs rest on a lion. His habit is that of a Knight Templar.

The Lady Chapel was refurbished with materials from the now closed Munderfield Chapel and is used for occasional midweek services. There is a kitchen and a large seating area at the side of the church which is used for meetings and refreshments after services. The Friends of St Mary’s helps to finance repairs to the church.