St Bartholomew's Church, Richards Castle, Herefordshire

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St Bartholomew's Church, and to the right, the seperate bell tower. Both sit at the top of a short grassy bank. There are some low hendges around the edges of the buildings
St Bartholomew's Church, and to the right, the seperate bell tower. Both sit at the top of a short grassy bank. There are some low hendges around the edges of the buildings
St Bartholomew's bell tower, seperate from the main body of the church. The tower is at the top of a small grassy bank
St Bartholomew's bell tower, seperate from the main body of the church. The tower is at the top of a small grassy bank
Wooden bench at the base of the bank which the church sits upon
Wooden bench at the base of the bank which the church sits upon
Sheltered entrance to the church. The entrance is level, however there is no path leading to it.
Sheltered entrance to the church. The entrance is level, however there is no path leading to it.
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Accessibility

St Bartholomew's church sits at the top of a low grass bank. There are no paths to or surrounding the church. The entrance is level concrete, leading to a level interior floor. The church is spacious and well lit, with plenty of places to sit. Dog welcome, roadside parking available. 

Brief description

St Bartholomew's is an Anglican Church, no longer used for worship. It is a Grade I listed building located near the ruins of Richard Castle. The church has a detached bell tower, theorized to have initially been part of the castle defenses. 

Address

St Bartholomew's Church,
Richards Castle,
Ludlow

SY8 4ET

Email

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Phone

0117 929 1766

Website

https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-bartholomew-richards-castle.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Bartholomew%27s_Church,_Richard%27s_Castle

https://www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/discover/richards-castle-st-bartholomew-church-11th-century-castle

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1167572

Directions

St Bartholomew's Church is 4 miles south of Ludlow via the B4361. 

OS SO 48453 70283

Opening Times

Open daily

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

St Bartholomew's Church is 4.2 miles from Ludlow train station, and 10.7 miles from Leominster train station. The nearest bus stops are 0.3 miles away - a 16 minute walk (Stop IDs: heradmdp & heradmdt). 

Amenities

Level entrance

Seating

Dogs Welcome

Parking nearby 

For further amenities such as toilets, places to eat, and retail, visit the town of Ludlow, 4 miles away. 

Travel Information

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Location

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