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For centuries God has been worshipped and praised in the churches of the Teme Valley!


A GAZETTEER OF THE CHURCHES OF THE TEME VALLEY
Click to see location on the map.  If your church is missing from this gazetteer please get in touch and we will put the matter right.
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Alfrick, Worcestershire. ST. MARY MAGDALENE. Grid Reference SO5374
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 1

Beautiful village setting mid way between Ravenshill and Knapp nature reserves. A unique bellcote of wooden shingles bears a sundial which reads 'On this moment hangs eternity"

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Ashford Bowdler, Shropshire. ST ANDREW Grid Reference SO5170
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 4

This tiny church stands right on the river bank - discover its restoration story.

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Beguildy, Powys. S. MICHAEL. Grid Reference SO1979
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 7

A 14th century church situated in beautiful countryside near to the source of the River Teme

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Broadwas-on-Teme, Worcestershire. ST MARY MAGDALENE.
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 1

This church has a blue Stories from the Stones Listening Post to help you discover its story.

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Cotheridge, Worcestershire. ST. LEONARD. Grid Reference SO7854
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 1

An unusual church, full of surprises! Listen to the stories on the blue Stories from the Stones Listening Post.

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Eastham, Worcestershire. Grid Reference SO6568
Knighton-on-Teme, Worcestershire. ST. MICHAEL Grid Reference 6370
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 3

A wonderful early Norman church standing on the site of a deserted village.

Knucklas, Powys. Grid Reference SO2574
Leigh, Worcestershire. Grid Reference SO7853
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 1.
Llanfair Waterdine, Shropshire. ST. MARY Grid Reference SO2476
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 7.
Leintwardine, Herefordshire. Grid Reference SO4074
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 6 & 7.
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Lindridge, Worcestershire. Grid Reference SO6769
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 3

This church has a blue Stories from the Stones Listening Post.

Lulsley, Worcestershire. Grid Reference SO7455
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 1.
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Martley, Worcestershire. ST. PETER. Grid Reference SO7559
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 2.
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Pipe Aston, Shropshire. ST. GILES. Grid Reference SO4662
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 5.
St Giles is part of the Wigmore Abbey Group of Parishes. For details visit http://www.wigmore-abbey.org.uk/index.htm
Milebrook, Powys. Grid Reference SO3172
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 6.
Powick, Worcestershire. St. PETER. Grid Reference SO8351
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 1.
Richard's Castle, Herefordshire. Grid Reference SO4969
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 4.
Make sure you visit both the old (Churches Conservation Trust) and the new church not far away!
Rushwick, Worcester. ST. THOMAS.
Journey of Discovery Explorere's Map Stage 1.
Small Victorian church with spire.
Rochford, Worcestershire. Grid Reference SO6268
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 3.
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Shelsley Beauchamp, Worcestershire: ALL SAINTS.
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 2

Grade 2* Victorian red sandstone church on a much older site. Beautiful setting next to the Old Rectory and converted barns, near the River Teme. There has been achurch on this site since medieval times.

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Shelsley Walsh, Worcestershire. ST. ANDREW
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 2

Atmospheric Grade 1 Norman church built in local Tufa stone; situated in an isolated position on the wooded western side of the Teme Valley.


This church has a blue Stories from the Stones Listening Post.
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Stanford Bridge, Worcestershire. ST. MARY. Grid Reference SO7165
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 3

Try to visit this church in the spring when the daffodils are in flower.

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Stockton-on-Teme, Worcestershire. ST. ANDREW Grid Reference SO7167
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 3

This church has a blue Stories from the Stones Lisstening Post.

Stowe, Shropshire. Grid Reference SO3173
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map  Stage 6.
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Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire. ST. MARY. Grid Reference SO5967
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map  Stage 3 & 4.
Walford
Whitbourne
Woofferton
WORCESTER, St Johns. ST. JOHN-IN-BEDWARDINE
Journey of Discovery Explorer's Map Stage 1.
A Grade II* church, which is an ancient stone building with the oldest parts dating from the 12th century. There have been various additions including the Mediaeval south aisle and tower, with 8 bells, and the Victorian north aisle and Chancel.
WHAT ARE STORIES FROM THE STONES?

They are the stories we might hear from the walls of ancient buildings if only they could speak!

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BLUE GO WEST TALKING BOXES

There are over 50 churches along the valley of the River Teme, most date from Norman times and have changed very little over the centuries. If the walls could speak what stories would they would tell?

In six of the Worcestershire churches the walls have started to reveal their secrets!!!

Switch on the Talking Box in the parish churches of Broadwas, Cotheridge, Martley, Shelsley Walsh, Stockton on Teme and Lindridge in Worcestershire and discover the stories for yourselves.