St Kenelm, Upton Snodsbury, Worcestershire, England - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

From the (visit link) website:-
"Early English to late Perpendicular. C14 chancel. C16 clerestoried nave and south aisle and south porch. C15 west embattled tower. C14 glass. C15 font, Much restored in 1873."

From the church website:-
"Story of St Kenelm – Legend or Truth? Kenulf, King of Mercia (an ancient kingdom which included this part of England), died in 819 A.D. He had a seven year old son, Kenelm, and two daughters, Quendryda and Burenhilda. The young prince was entrusted to the guardianship of Quendryda, his elder sister. She was an avaricious person and soon after the King's death she, and her lover, Ascobert, murdered Kenelm at a place called Cowbach whilst on a hunting trip in the Clent Hills (about 16 miles/26 kilometres North of here) so that she could claim the throne. When the hunting party returned to Winchcombe, which was the family seat, Quendryda announced that Kenelm had disappeared without trace. This was treated with great suspicion. The Pope became aware of the affair and despatched messengers to Wilfred, Archbishop of Canterbury, to investigate. The boy's body was eventually found alongside a bloodstained sword which had been used to decapitate him. Once the body had been disturbed a great fountain gushed forth and for centuries afterwards pilgrims celebrated this as a Holy Well where many miracles were performed. The boy's body and search party rested at this Church overnight during their journey back to Winchcombe. When they entered Winchcombe it was reported that Quendryda's eyes fell from their sockets and she died soon afterwards. Kenelm's body is buried alongside his father in Winchcombe Abbey."

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1375 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 is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM 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: 11:00 AM Street address of Church: Church Lane Upton Snodsbury, Worcestershire England Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

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