English Heritage sites near Richard's Castle (Shropshire) Parish
WIGMORE CASTLE
6 miles from Richard's Castle (Shropshire) 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 Richard's Castle (Shropshire) Parish
Stokesay Castle is quite simply the finest and best preserved fortified medieval manor house in England.
EDVIN LOACH OLD CHURCH
12 miles from Richard's Castle (Shropshire) 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.
CLUN CASTLE
15 miles from Richard's Castle (Shropshire) 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.
WITLEY COURT AND GARDENS
16 miles from Richard's Castle (Shropshire) Parish
A hundred years ago, Witley Court was one of England's great country houses, hosting many extravagant parties. Today it is a spectacular ruin, the result of a disastrous fire in 1937.
LANGLEY CHAPEL
19 miles from Richard's Castle (Shropshire) Parish
A small chapel tranquilly set all alone in charming countryside. Its atmospheric interior contains a perfect set of 17th-century timber furnishings, including a musicians' pew.
Churches in Richard's Castle (Shropshire) Parish
Richards Castle: All Saints
Woodhouse Lane
Richards Castle
Ludlow
01584 831203
Welcome to this beautiful Church where Christians have worshipped for over 100 years. All Saints' was built in 1892 to the design of the famous Victorian architect Norman Shaw. It was given to the parish by Mrs Hannah Foster in memory of her husband and daughter; a stone recording this can be seen behind the lectern.
All Saints is built in the decorated style of the 14th century. You probably entered the Church from the north door off the road. Take a moment to un-bolt the opposite door and take in the impressive porch under the tower and the yew walk leading up to it. This was originally the main entrance. Don't forget to bolt the door again afterwards!
The interior is dominated by the reredos, the painted panels above the altar. It was painted by one Charles Buckeridge. The centre panel depicts the Crucifixion with Our Lady and St John. On the left-hand panel are St Catherine and St Cecilia and on the right-hand panel, St James and St Peter. Either side are pairs of angels.
There is one bell in the tower, which weighs two tons - the largest in the diocese of Hereford.
Our rector is the Revd Lynn Money, who as the Ashfords Benefice Rector serves 5 other churches. When Lynn is leading services in other churches our services are led by retired clergy or lay persons.
Pubs in Richard's Castle (Shropshire) Parish
Salwey Arms
After a major refurbishment the Salwey re-opened to the public in August 2013. This is a large pub and the work done has made imaginative and tasteful use of the space available. Whilst the emphasis is undoubtedly on food, the needs of drin...