St. Mary the Virgin, Kempsey, Worcestershire, England
N 52° 08.387 W 002° 13.380
30U E 553174 N 5776870
The Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Kempsey
Waymark Code: WMY8R9
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/11/2018
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The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed building.
From the britishlistedbuildings website:-
13th century, with C12 remains, C14 and C15 additions and alterations, and
C19 restoration. Stone ashlar and rubble with slate roofs. Comprises a
west tower, nave, north and south aisles and transepts, north porch, and
lower chancel. The west tower, rebuilt in the later C15, is of three stages
with diagonal buttresses and embattled parapet with corner pinnacles.
From the parish website:-
The Parish of Kempsey is part of the Deanery of Upton-upon-Severn, which in turn is part of the Diocese of Worcester. The church has much history, originating in the 12th Century.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1150
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anglican
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:00 AM
Street address of Church:
St Mary's Church
Kempsey, Worcestershire
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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