St Michael and All Angels’ church is included in the statutory (Grade 2). It is situated immediately adjacent to Croft Castle, managed by the National Trust. It is a small early to mid c14 building consisting of chancel and nave, with Y-traceried 2- and 3-light north and south windows, and with later alteration and additions as follows:
- Of the early c16, flat arched 4-light trefoiled east window; encaustic floor tiles
From Malvern and Monmouth workshops. - Of about 1510, the chest tomb of Sir Richard and Lady Croft, transferred from a
now-demolished side chapel to the north of the chancel, of fine workmanship but
clearly reassembled from badly aligned parts of the original. - Of about 1700, including west bell turret with leaded ogee-shaped cupola
incorporating a rare single-hand clock of the same date; panelled oak west gallery
accessed by a doorway at the north west corner; box pews to the nave; flat arched
ceiling to the east end of the chancel painted with blue sky and clouds. - Of the mid c19, an organ by Bevington & Son (originally a barrel organ).
- Of 1916, memorial east window by Hardman.
Location
Leominster
HR6 9PW
- Street parking – off-street for special events.
- Disabled access (but not yet to gallery).
- Open 8am to 7pm (dusk in winter) daily. Shop open daily.
- Café open mornings, Monday to Friday.
- Disabled toilets available.