St Giles' Church, Barrow

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St Giles' Church, Barrow, Grade I listed church in Barrow, England

The stone and brick exterior of St Giles' Church features Norman doorways, windows, and tiled roofs, with a south porch added in 1705.

The church origins trace back to 750 AD, with its Norman nave constructed around 1100 and subsequent modifications by architect George Edmund Street between 1851-1852.

St Giles' Church contains the only Anglo-Saxon chancel in Shropshire, along with a 12th-century font and the chest tomb of Coalport China Works founder John Rose.

The church stands as an active Anglican parish within the deanery of Telford Severn Gorge, serving the local community through regular worship services and gatherings.

The churchyard includes the grave of a Royal Artillery soldier from World War II, connecting local history with national military remembrance.

Location: Barrow

Inception: 8 century

Architects: George Edmund Street

Architectural style: Norman architecture

Website: http://broseleyparishes.org.uk/churches/st-giles

GPS coordinates: 52.59650,-2.50650

Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:26

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