Church of St Michael, Garway - Herefordshire, County of (UA)
Roughly coursed sandstone rubble with tufa and stone slate tiles. Former preceptory of the Knights Templars, dating from C12 but extended in C13 and C17. Single nave church to Chancel via a three orders ornate and round arch. Steps to the east of the Chancel led to the rood loft. The South Chapel has a C13 arcade of 2 arches. The tower is set separate to the North West linked via a C17 passage. The battered tower with a pyramidal roof was extended in C17 and cracks have appeared above the intermediate chamber; slipped or missing tiles to the roof. Stonework and rainwater goods need repairs.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Church of St Michael
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade I
- List Entry Number:
- 1099751
- Local Planning Authority:
- Herefordshire, County of (UA)
- Site Type:
- Religious ritual and funerary > Church
Location
- Building Name:
- Church of St Michael
- Unitary Authority:
- Herefordshire, County of (UA)
- Parish:
- Garway
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Region:
- Midlands
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Place of worship
- Condition:
- Poor
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Ownership:
- Religious organisation
- Designation:
- Listed Place of Worship grade I
Contact Details
Cristina Gardiner 0121 625 6850
