Heritage sites in EDGMOND PARISH

English Heritage sites near Edgmond Parish

LILLESHALL ABBEY

4 miles from Edgmond Parish

Extensive ruins of an Augustinian abbey, later a Civil War stronghold, in a deeply rural setting.

MORETON CORBET CASTLE

9 miles from Edgmond Parish

The ruins of the medieval castle and Tudor manor house of the Corbets are dominated by the theatrical shell of an ambitious Elizabethan mansion wing in Italianate style.

BUILDWAS ABBEY

11 miles from Edgmond Parish

The impressive ruins of this Cistercian abbey have an idyllic setting near the River Severn. Unaltered 12th century church and beautiful vaulted chapter house with tiled floor.

IRON BRIDGE

11 miles from Edgmond Parish

The world’s first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in 1779 by Abraham Darby III. Costing over £6000, the bridge was cast in his Coalbrookdale foundry, using 378 tons of iron.

Extensive remains of Augustinian abbey, including abbots' quarters, refectory & cloister. Chapter house frontage with 12th & 14th century carving & statuary, timber roof c.1500. Displays, picnic area.

WHITE LADIES PRIORY

11 miles from Edgmond Parish

Ruins of the late 12th century church of a small nunnery of 'white ladies' or Augustinian Canonesses. Charles II hid nearby in 1651, before moving to Boscobel House.

Churches in Edgmond Parish

Edgmond S.Peter

High Street Edgmond Newport
(01952) 820217
http://stpeterschurchedgmond.org/

The historic church which was founded in 1080 is on the High Street and in the conservation area of the village. Uniquely there is an annual Clypping Service in July. This historic tradition involves the whole of the local community

St Peter's electoral roll has just more than 100 people on it and the average Sunday attendance is a congregation of 40-50 people. Sunday services are 7:45 am Holy Communion (BCP) and 10:30 am Choral Eucharist (CW). There is also Holy Communion (BCP) at 9:30am on Thursdays. We have an excellent organist and SATB choir. As a training tower we have also a splendid team of more than eight bell ringers capable of ringing for services and celebrations. When there is a fifth Sunday in the month we join with the other churches in the benefice for worship followed by fellowship.

The St Peter's CofE (C) School in Edgmond is an attractive and purpose-built primary school which has been awarded the status of Flagship School for IQM. This is the highest accreditation award for Inclusion, Quality, Mark. Next door to the school is the children's day nursery Edgmond Owls.

Harper Adams University is in the parish. It is the primary University for agriculture and land based studies. Our Rector plays a leading role in the Chap

St. Chad's

Centre of the village Kynnersley Newport
07484 704602

Tibberton All Saints

near the Sutherland Arms, Tibberton Tibberton Newport
(01952) 820217
http://www.allsaintstibberton.org.uk/

TIBBERTON CHURCH

Tibberton Church is one of 6 Churches in a United Benefice with Edgmond, Great Bolas, Waters Upton, Preston and Kynnersley. The Benefice is overseen by the Rector of Edgmond Revd Preb Helen Morby.

All Saints Church is open 7 days a week and welcomes you to pop in any time for a period of quiet reflection or prayer. The regular Sunday Services are as detailed in the below:
1st Sunday of the Month: 10:30 Service of the Word

2nd Sunday of the Month: 09:00 Holy Communion

<span style="font-size: 1rem;">3rd Sunday of the Month: 10:30 All Age Worship</span>

<span style="font-size: 1rem;">4th Sunday of the Month: 09:00 Holy Communion</span>

5th Sunday of the Month: 10:30 Holy Communion - united service at one of the 6 Churches in the Benefice

All Age Worship - this is a fairly informal service suitable for all ages. Refreshments are served after the service and all are able to enjoy some time chatting with other members of the congregation.

Holy Communion - a more formal service following the Common Worship order of service.

Service of the Word - a lay led service of Readings, Hymns, Prayers and Reflection.
When there are 5 Sundays in the month, all the 6 Churches gather together in one place for a Holy Communion service. This is usually in rotation around the 6 parishes, but see the magazine for details of this and any other special services for Easter, Harvest, Christmas etc.

Waters Upton S.Michael