High Street Clee Hill village Ludlow
(01584) 819030
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Sitting on top of the imposing Clee Hill – which features both on the Mappa Mundi and in Brother Cadfael – St Peter’s has a friendly, hard working congregation.  There are good community links with both the building and the CoffeeCraft group.

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Farden Lane Knowbury Ludlow
+441584831203
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/10592/

"The church on the hill!! such might be the description of the Parish church of St. Paul, Knowbury, near Ludlow, situated on the south western slopes of Titterstone Clee Hill"  These words open the brief history of St. Paul's Church, first written in 1976 Ian Williams and added to in subsequent years.

Travellers along the A4117 Ludlow to Kidderminster Road or indeed on the Caynham Road through Knowbury village itself could quite easily miss the church and this would be a pity.  It is worth taking the marked turning to see the church, high on its hill overlooking Ludlow itself and the countryside beyond.  From the Tower of the Church (1000 ft) the view is even more spectacular.

The church was built by 1840 on land donated by the Hon. Robert Clive, but unfortunately had to be closed in 1874 for essential work. Re-opening in 1881.  Through the efforts of the Revd F M Williams the church was among the first in the area to be associated with the Catholic revival and thus work on the chancel was started in 1883 and consecrated in 1884.  Much work was done within the church in the following years, with donations of a processional cross, altar cross, candlesticks in 1881, communion table, books, seats and silver communion plate.  The organ (built by Wedlake of London) was given in 1884 at a cost of £191!!  And around the same time an old font history and exact date unknown, was also given to the church by Sir John Dashwood King, together with the tower clock, partly in commemoration of Queen Victoria's Silver Jubilee, in 1887  Authorities maintain that the Knowbury church clock is one of particular merit.  When the Revd Williams died in 1911 the rood in the church was erected in his memory and in thanksgiving for his very significant ministry in Knowbury.  The church today remains substantially the same as it was when he resigned the living in 1900.

The floodlighting for the tower, installed in memory of David Coles, was dedicated by the Right Revd A S Reeve (a former Bishop of Lichfield)at a service marking the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1977.

The parish of Knowbury is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Hereford's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

 

Caynham Ludlow
(01584) 874402
http://www.caynham.eclipse.co.uk

St Mary’s Church Caynham SY8 3BN dates from the twelfth century. The nave and chancel were rebuilt in 1885 incorporating some of the earlier features including a Norman arch and 1647 wooden lintel in the porch.

The tower (where the light switches are) originally had a wooden top storey. It houses the remains of our 17th century bier and three bells also dating from the 17th century. The font basin is old but the new re-enforcing shafts give it a modern feel.

The nave has a High Victorian marble and alabaster pulpit. The three massive arches leading into the chancel are Norman and symbolise the Holy Trinity. The chancel window is by Kemp & Co (1912) showing Angels adoring the Holy Name. Look up and you will see a fine Victorian stone-vaulted ceiling.

In the north aisle there is the 1920’s funeral bier used to carry the coffin at parish funerals. The woodcut of the Lord’s Prayer which hangs on the wall is believed to be unique in Shropshire.

In the churchyard there is Caynham’s ancient yew and an oak lych gate (Grade II) erected as a war memorial. Through the trees, you can glimpse the neo-gothic vicarage (1880’s) and, to the left across the road, the glebe farm house of a similar date.

The medieval cross (Grade II*) made from local blue Hope Bagot stone and dates from the 14th century. On the west side of its base is a tabernacle niche – for holding a lamp to scare away evil spirits from the church yard.

There are three fine early 19th century chest tombs (Grade II) outside the chancel. The churchyard has good views of Titterstone Clee and the Caynham Camp (the iron age hill fort) which can be accessed by following the public footpath through the churchyard.

Hope Bagot lane, Knowbury, SY8 3LL
(01584) 547145
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High Street, Clee Hill, SY8 3LZ
(01584) 890741

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Clee Hill, Clee Hill, SY8 3NB

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Penny Black Inn, Knowbury

Clee Hill, SY8 3PE
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Once a focal point for village life, the pub closed in 2011 and was renovated over a number of years before being offered for sale as a pub in 2019.

Ludlow Rd, Clee Hill, SY8 3PE

Closed by 2005. Photo was taken in 1989 (copyright S Brasier).