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St Chad's Church, Hopwas

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St Chad's Church, Hopwas — grade II listed church in Wigginton and Hopwas, Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, UK.

St Chad's Church, Hopwas, historic churches in Staffordshire

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Tamworth · 3.8 km
  • Free entry

About

St Chad's Church, Hopwas is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1881. Designed by John Douglas. Constructed primarily of wood. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in Wigginton and Hopwas, Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.6433°, -1.7418°.

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Heritage listing

St Chad's Church is in the village of Hopwas, Staffordshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Tamworth, the archdeaconry of Lichfield and the diocese of Lichfield. Its benefice is combined with those of St Editha, Tamworth, St Francis, Leyfields, and St Andrew, Kettlebrook. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Chad's Church is in the village of Hopwas, Staffordshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Tamworth, the archdeaconry of Lichfield and the diocese of Lichfield. Its benefice is combined with those of St Editha, Tamworth, St Francis, Leyfields, and St Andrew, Kettlebrook. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

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Background

History

The church was designed by the Chester architect John Douglas and built in 1881. It is built in red brick with timber framing in its upper parts, and has a roof of plain tiles.

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Coordinates
52.6433, -1.7418
County
Staffordshire
District
Lichfield
Parish
Wigginton and Hopwas
Postcode
B78 3AL
Parliamentary constituency
Tamworth
Established
1881
Nearest railway station
Tamworth3.8 km
Official site
stchadhopwas.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Chad's Church, Hopwas?
St Chad's Church, Hopwas is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B78 3AL), in the parish of Wigginton and Hopwas.
When was St Chad's Church, Hopwas built?
Built or established in 1881. Designed by John Douglas.
Is St Chad's Church, Hopwas a listed building?
St Chad's Church, Hopwas is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is St Chad's Church, Hopwas free to visit?
Yes, St Chad's Church, Hopwas is free to enter.
How do I get to St Chad's Church, Hopwas?
The nearest railway station is Tamworth, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B78 3AL.