History of Melverley Church
St. Peter’s Church, Church Lane, Melverley, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8PJ
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.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- Church open 1000 - 1500
- Saturday 13 September:
- Informal open event and story of the church 1000 - 1500
- Sunday 14 September:
- Church open and manned 1000 - 1500
- Monday 15 September:
- Church open 1000 - 1500
- Tuesday 16 September:
- Church open 1000 - 1500
- Wednesday 17 September:
- Church open 1000 - 1500
- Thursday 18 September:
- Church open 1000 - 1500
- Friday 19 September:
- Church open 1000 - 1500
- Saturday 20 September:
- Church open 1000 - 1500 talks on the church history at 11.00 and 14.00
- Sunday 21 September:
- Church open 1000 - 1500
Location & directions
St. Peter’s Church, Church Lane, Melverley, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8PJ
- Contact on day:
- Sue Gittins
- Telephone number:
- +441691682315
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
refreshments are only available when the church is manned, please see programme for details
Additional information
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
