St. Modwen's Parish Church

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The present building was constructed between 1719 and 1726 on the site of a Benedictine Abbey Church that had fallen into disrepair. The architect, William Smith, designed the building so that the entire congregation could see and hear the minister, as the style of worship at the time was centred on preaching. The church is remarkable for the preservation of its Georgian woodwork, with original box pews, galleries and fine sweeping staircases in the two side porches. The tower rises to over 100 feet at the tips of the four weather vanes and has a ring of eight bells cast in 1725 using metal from the original abbey bells.

Information sheets available
Guided tours of the church
Display of antique ecclesiastical textiles, prints and documents

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

1000-1500

Location & directions

St. Modwen's Parish Church,, Market Place, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1HA

Directions:

Not to be confused with St. Mary and St. Modwen Catholic Church on Guild Street.

Contact on day:

Geoffrey Brown

Telephone number:

+447989647334

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

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