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St Luke's Church, Hodnet

Norman & medievalFree admission

St Luke's Church, Hodnet — church in Hodnet, Shropshire, England, UK.

St Luke's Church, Hodnet, historic churches in West Midlands

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Prees · 9.1 km
  • Free entry

About

St Luke's Church, Hodnet is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Hodnet, Shropshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.8535°, -2.5770°.

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Heritage listing

St Luke's Church is in the village of Hodnet, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Hodnet, the archdeaconry of Salop, and the diocese of Lichfield. Its benefice is united with those of The Epiphany, Peplow, and St Luke, Weston under Redcastle. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. It overlooks the park of Hodnet Hall.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Luke's Church is in the village of Hodnet, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Hodnet, the archdeaconry of Salop, and the diocese of Lichfield. Its benefice is united with those of The Epiphany, Peplow, and St Luke, Weston under Redcastle. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. It overlooks the park of Hodnet Hall.

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Background

History

The church originated in the 12th century, the nave of that church being the south aisle of the present church. In the 14th century the nave was remodelled by the addition of a chapel, and a wide north aisle, a chancel, and a tower were built. In 1846–47 the aisle and chapel were reconstructed by John Laing, and in 1870 a burial chapel was added to the north of the church. In 1883 the church was remodelled, the north aisle being converted to form the nave and chancel, and the former nave becoming the south aisle.

Architecture

Between the nave and the aisle is a five-bay arcade carried on alternate circular and octagonal piers with chamfered bases and capitals. In the south wall of the aisle is a piscina (or an aumbry). The two-manual pipe organ dating from 1878 is by Nicholson and Lord. There is a ring of eight bells. Six of these were cast in 1769 by Thomas Rudhall, and two by Taylor's of Loughborough in 1947.

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Coordinates
52.8535, -2.5770
District
Shropshire
Parish
Hodnet
Postcode
TF9 3NL
Parliamentary constituency
The Wrekin
Established
1150
Nearest railway station
Prees9.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Luke's Church, Hodnet?
St Luke's Church, Hodnet is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode TF9 3NL), in the parish of Hodnet.
When was St Luke's Church, Hodnet built?
Built or established in 1150.
Is St Luke's Church, Hodnet a listed building?
St Luke's Church, Hodnet is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is St Luke's Church, Hodnet free to visit?
Yes, St Luke's Church, Hodnet is free to enter.
How do I get to St Luke's Church, Hodnet?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TF9 3NL. It sits within the The Wrekin parliamentary constituency.