Saxon Church Tour

An adventure in the Herefordshire and Shropshire borders exploring out-of-the-way and little known gems with Anglo Saxon and Anglo Norman architecture. Through the tour the major features of Anglo Saxon architecture will be explored, the historical background described, and discuss whether Anglo Saxon architecture ends with the Norman Conquest!General stout shoes or walking boots recommended. Much of the tour will be looking at church exteriors and walking around churchyards. It will proceed even in wet weather. Warm clothes might be needed in the churches.There are no shops or pubs nearby. Bring your own packed lunch. Drinks available at lunchtime and teatime. Toilets at Leominster Priory, Hatfield and Stanton Lacey.Depart 10:00 from Leominster Priory.
Arrive St Giles, Acton Beauchamp, approximately 10:35.
Roadside parking. Access via gentle grass slope. No toilets.Depart Acton Beauchamp 11:15.
Arrive St Mary, Edwin Loach, approximately 11:40.
Gravel carpark. Access via grass path. No toilets.Depart Edwin Loach 12:00.
Arrive St Leonard, Hatfield, approximately 12:25.
Roadside parking. Access via tarmac path. Accessible toilet.Bring your own packed lunch, hot and cold drinks available.
Short illustrated talk during lunch.Depart Hatfield 13:30.
Arrive St Peter, Diddlebury, approximately 14:15.
Community carpark opposite church. Access via grass paths. No toilet.Depart Diddlebury at 14:45.
Arrive St Peter, Stanton Lacey, at 15:00.
Roadside parking. Access via grass paths. Accessible toilet available.Tea and refreshments available. Talk on St MilburgaDepart Stanton Lacy at 15:30. Arrive Leominster Priory at 16:10