Wigmore Abbey Parish
Church of England
St. Mary Magdalene Leintwardine is the largest of our churches. It is built partly within, and partly on the Vallum of the Roman settlement of Bravonium. The foundations are Saxon and Norman but the main part of the church is 13th and 14th century. The Lady Chapel was formerly the Mortimer Chapel.
This was built by Roger de Mortimer in order for the masses to be said. These were offered for his and his wife's soul and also those of his mistress, Queen Isabella, and her husband Edward II. The church contains fine early 15th century oak choir stalls, benches and misericords* which came from Wigmore Abbey after the dissolution of the monastries. In the vestry there is also a large monument to General Sir Banestre Tarleton (1833), with a military still life.
This church has been awarded cultivates a God's Acre Project in the churchyard. The liturgy used is Common Worship.
A recent addition (in 2010) to the church is a newly carved Misericord. The scene depicts life in 'The Sun Inn' and Flossie Lane long time proprietor. The Sun is one of the last 'Parlour Pubs' in England and well worth an evening visit. The Sun has linked up with the neighbouring 'Fiddlers Elbow' fish and chips shop, you can put in an order for fish and chips and have it delivered to you in the Sun before continuing your tour of our churches.
In 2012 a second new Misericord was added, this records the work and sporting activities of the village Butcher 'Dougie Griffiths'.
Look carefully into the shop window, there you will see Dougie's Coracle. Coracling on the river Teme has long been a sport enjoyed by residents of Leintwardine
Service Times
Parish of Wigmore Abbey Sunday services for January 2017
Sundays
1st January Naming & Circumcision of Jesus
Brampton Bryan 11.15am Matins (BCP)
Burlington, Downton, Elton, Leinthall Starkes, Leintwardine, Pipe Aston, Wigmore
Gathered Service of HC (CNA) at St Mary Magdalene, Leintwardine at 9.45am
8th January Epiphany
Adforton 8.00am HC (CW)
Brampton Bryan 11.15am HC (BCP)
Downton 9.45am Matins (BCP)
Elton 11.15am MP (CW)
Leinthall Starkes 9.45am HC (CW)
Leintwardine 9.45am Morning Service (CW)
15th January Epiphany
Brampton Bryan 11.15am Matins (BCP)
Leintwardine 9.45am HC (CW)
Pipe Aston 11.15am HC (BCP) NB change of time
Wigmore 9.45am HC (CW)
22nd January Epiphany 3
Adforton 8.00am HC (CW)
Brampton Bryan 11.15am HC (BCP)
Downton 9.45am HC (CW)
Elton 11.15am HC (CW)
Leintwardine 9.45am Morning Service (CW)
Wigmore 9.45am MP (CW)
29th January Epiphany 4
Brampton Bryan 9.45am Gathered Service of HC (CW) or at Leintwardine if closed
Leintwardine 6.30pm The Quiet Hour (in the Lady Chapel)
Location
Dark Lane
Leintwardine
Craven Arms
Shropshire
United Kingdom
SY7 0LL
Staff
The Reverend Mike Catling
Rector
Andrew Page
Secretary
Contacts
Tel: 01547540235
Web: http://www.wigmore-abbey.org.uk/
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