Edvin Loach Old and New Church (Edvin Loach St Mary's Church), Edvin Loach, Herefordshire

Details

Accessibility

Both churches share a small car park. The old church has no paths, and is on grassy land which is uneven in some areas. Dogs are welcome in the old church, while only assistance dogs are welcome in the new church. The churches are located in an isolated area, via narrow country lanes. There are no paths around the grounds of the new church, which is set in a grassy area. In some places there are worn dirt walkways but these are not consistent. The new churches interior is level concrete, with seating for visitors. It is brightly lit by natural light through its windows. There are no toilet facilities at either church. 

Brief description

Edvin Loach Old Church is the ruins of an old parish church, situated within the entrenchment of a Norman period castle. It is adjacent to the Edvin Loach New Church - otherwise known as the Edvin Loach St Mary's Church. St Mary's is a Victorian era Grade II listed building, open for Sunday service and evening prayers on the third Sunday of every month.  

Address 

Edvin Loach,
Bromyard,
Herefordshire

HR7 4PW

Email

hyettdawn@gmail.com

Phone

Old Church: 0370 333 1181

New Church: 01885 483747

Website

Old Church:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/edvin-loach-old-church/

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/edvin-loach-old-church/history/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edvin_Loach

https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2713175/st.-mary's-church-at-edvin-loach-old-church

New Church:

http://whitbourne.org.uk/ELhome.shtml

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/10517/

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1082257

https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2713175/st.-mary's-church-at-edvin-loach-old-church

Directions

The churches are approximately 3.9 miles to the north of the market town of Bromyard via the B4203.

Old Church: OS SO 66268 58440

New Church: OS SO 66231 58428

Opening Times

2021: Old Church is open daily. New Church is open from 9am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays 

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

The churches are approximately 13.4 miles from Leominster train station. The closest bus stop is approximately 3.8 miles, or an hour and 10 minute walk, from the churches - along the A44.  

Amenities

Car parking

Dogs welcome

Guide dogs welcome

For further amenities, such as cafe's restaurants, and some retail, visit the town of Bromyard.