St Mary's Church, Brilley, Hereford, Herefordshire

Details

Accessibility

The church is along a country lane and has some roadside parking just outside the grounds. A level path leads from the road, through the grounds and to the church doors.

Brief description

Restored in the nineteenth centaury, St Mary's church is a Grade II listed building and member of the Eardisley Group in the remote village of Brilley.

"  St Mary’s Church, Brilley situated in Herefordshire on the Herefordshire/Radnorshire border was built in the 12th century. It underwent some rebuilding in the 13th century and was much restored in the late 19th century.

The old wooden Tower was rebuilt in 1912 after it was destroyed in a fire in January 1910.

The stone Font is the original from the 12th century with a wooden font top added by public subscription in 1967 in memory of the late Edward Norman Marrison who was Headmaster of Brilley School.

The Chancel still has its Baldachino, a canopy to protect the altar, which is quite rare as in most places they were removed in the time of Cromwell. The remoteness of the Church probably saved it.

There are several memorials to the Bromage family inside and outside the Church.

In the Churchyard are the remains of a standing Stone Cross dating from the 15th century with an 18th century sundial on top."

Address

Brilley,
Hereford

HR3 6JF

Email

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Phone

01544 327171

Website

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/10438/

https://herefordshirepast.co.uk/churches/st-marys-church-5/

https://www.hereford.anglican.org/acny/kington--weobley/618132-brilley-st-mary

https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101082516-church-of-st-mary-brilley#.YkRroyjMLIU

Directions

On a minor road north of the A438 at OS SO 26059 49217

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

The closest bus stop to the church is 1.6 miles away, along the A438 outside St Peter and St Paul church. This is an approximately 30 minute walk. The nearest train stations are Dolau, 23.7 miles away, and Pen-Y-Bont, 21.6 miles away. 

Amenities

Roadside parking

Seating