Shipton Church

Apr 6th, 2020

The Church of St James in Shipton, Shropshire is a medieval church with a surprising connection to the Plymouth Colony in 17th century America. The church is said to have a pre-Norman foundation but the current structure dates from the 12th century. The nave is the oldest section, with the tower added soon after. Separated from the nave by a simple round headed arch, the chancel was rebuilt in 1589 in the Elizabethan Gothic Survival style. The flooring through both nave and chancel is a mix of reused but frequently illegible ledger stones and some medieval tiling. The Mytton family of Shipton Hall are memorialised with a quartet of in-situ ledgers in the sanctuary. A small area to park your car is available at up the lane at the west end of the church.
Aug 30th, 2022

Shipton Church is remote, its difficult to access and parking is limited, however its a worthwhile find, the bell tower is large and unique
Mar 9th, 2022

Beautiful church and very different from most Ive photographed. The church itself felt very warm and welcoming, sat in a quiet little spot
Oct 9th, 2020

Lovely church in a beautiful spot.
May 21st, 2020