Britain's What's On Event Guide
History of Melverley Church
Heritage Open Day: Visit St Peter’s Church in Melverley and see its fascinating history, as a beautiful 12th Century church on the Welsh border, talks on specific days. In the beautifully tranquil pastoral setting of the Shropshire/Powys border country, lies the village of Melverley and its church St. Peter's. A rare example of Early English churches constructed of timber, wattle and daub. It is situated on the banks of the River Vyrnwy. St Peter’s Church was rebuilt in 1406 to replace the wooden church that was burnt down by Owain Glyndwr during the Welsh uprisings in 1401.
Saturday 13th September informal open event with the story of Melverley church
Saturday 20th September the story of Melverley Church at 11.00am and 2.00 pm
Open all other days of HODs not always manned
Parking and toilets are available on site and there is disabled access to the church. Light refreshments will be available.
Saturday 13th September informal open event with the story of Melverley church
Saturday 20th September the story of Melverley Church at 11.00am and 2.00 pm
Open all other days of HODs not always manned
Parking and toilets are available on site and there is disabled access to the church. Light refreshments will be available.
Fri 12 Sep to Sunday 21 September
St. Peter’s Church, Church Lane, Melverley, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 8PJ
Fri 12 Sep:Church open 1000 - 1500; Sat 13 Sep:Informal open event and story of the church 1000 - 1500; Sun 14 Sep:Church open and manned 1000 - 1500; Mon 15 Sep:Church open 1000 - 1500; Tues 16 Sep:Church open 1000 - 1500; Wed 17 Sep:Church open 1000 - 1500; Thu 18 Sep:Church open 1000 - 1500; Fri 19 Sep:Church open 1000 - 1500; Sat 20 Sep:Church open 1000 - 1500 talks on the church history at 11.00 and 14.00; Sun 21 Sep:Church open 1000 - 1500; Free Entry.
Spread the word
Similar Current Events
Tanat Valley Light Railway & Nant Mawr Visitor Centre
Fri 12 Sep to Sunday 21 September Nant Mawr Visitor Centre, Nant Mawr, Oswestry
Fri 12 Sep to Sunday 21 September Nant Mawr Visitor Centre, Nant Mawr, Oswestry