St Eata's Church, Atcham, Shropshire

Details

Accessibility

Wheelchair users should be able to access St Eata's by the Norman Doorway at  the foot of church tower at the western end of the Church (this may require some assistance over the raised stone threshold at the entrance). The Norman Doorway has wide and tall, double doors providing level access to the main body of the Church beyond .

Step access/egress only (which is not wheelchair-accessible) is also available via the Porch Entrance on the southern side of the Building adjacent to the clock tower. The southern Porch Entrance also has a raised, inset doorway threshold, with steps down to the Nave inside the church beyond. 

The Central Nave beyond has a carpet strip over its tiled floor with box pews either side. There is step-access only to the clock tower (via a spiral metal staircase) and step-access to the Chancel and altar area at the Eastern end of the church.

A portable access ramp is available inside the Church.

Brief description 

St. Eata's Parish Church is set near to  the River Severn in the picturesque village of Atcham; on the outskirts of Shrewsbury, in Shropshire. The church is close to Attingham Park, a National Trust property.  St. Eata's Church is in the Anglican Diocese of Lichfield; its sister church is St. Giles' Anglican Church, Lichfield, Shrewsbury.

St. Eata's Church is a Grade 1-listed building in the Norman/ Gothic style. It is unique in being the only church in England dedicated to Saint Eata, a 7th Century Northumbrian priest and former Bishop of Hexham. A Church dedicated to St. Eata has been in Atcham since approximately the 8th Century.

The present church building dates back to about 1075 A.D. The walls include a number of re-used Roman stones which were originally from Wroxeter. The church's central Nave dates back to the late Saxon/early Norman period; the clock tower to the 12th Century and the Chancel to the 13th Century. A number of additions were made in the Middle Ages and restoration work  was carried out in the Victorian era. 

St. Eata's has a fine church organ, which was modelled in miniature on the Great Organ of the the Temple Church  in London which unfortunately was destroyed by  bombing during the Blitz in World War II. St. Eata's has a ring of 6 bells in the clock tower. 

The churchyard includes several Commonwealth War Graves of airmen who died during  World War II and a number of ancient gravestones. 

Address

St. Eata's Church, Atcham, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 6QE. 

Email  

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Website

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Eata%27s_Church,_Atcham

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1176664

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/4499/

Telephone Number: 

01743 355300 

Directions

St. Eata's Church is situated in the village of Atcham, 5 miles south east of Shrewsbury, close to the River Severn. St Eata's is just off the B4380 (formerly a section of the A5) and the B5061. 

Opening Times

St. Eata's Church has reopened for weekly Sunday Services at 11:00 a.m. Please note: As at July 2021, Government Covid-19 Restrictions are still applicable to  attendance; please contact the Churchwardens in advance if you are intending to attend Services or before visiting St. Eata's Church, Atcham. 

Prior to travelling, please 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

By Train:  Shrewsbury Station is 6.2 miles/ 9.9 kilometres from St. Eata's Church Atcham . Travel onwards from the station by bus or taxi.   The Station has step-free access to all platforms - there is lift access available to platforms 3 - 7 inclusive (The lift to Platform 3 is accessible from the front of the station. The lift to Platforms 4 to 7 is situated at the end of the subway beyond the ticket barriers). The station is manned daily during opening hours  with the following facilities available: 

• Ladies, Gents and Disabled toilets - the disabled toilets (accessible by national 'Radar key') are located on platform 4A. 
• Refreshment facilities
• Wheelchairs 
• Taxi rank outside the Station.

No waiting room and no baby-changing facilities are available. 

By Bus: Arriva Buses Service no. 19 (Shrewsbury - Telford) via Atcham stops outside the Mytton and Mermaid Hotel (100yards/90 metres from the church : approximately 1 minute's walk from the bus stop).

Amenities

Nearest Accommodation, Toilet and Refreshment Facilities: The 'Mytton and Mermaid Hotel', Atcham (100yards/90 metres from the church : approximately 1 minute's walk). The inn offers Bed and Breakfast Facilities and a Restaurant serving Brunch, Lunches, Afternoon Tea and evening meals . Children's menu available. Accessible toilet facilities are available for customers.