Church of St Mary, Abbey Dore, Abbey Dore - Herefordshire, County of (UA)

Large parish church created in c1634 from the derelict Abbey church of the dissolved Cistercian Dore Abbey. The c1220 transepts crossing and chancel remain with a C17 tower inserted on the south east angle of the crossing. Repairs have been completed on the north chapel roof, remaining issues are: the roof and drainage from the tower as well as the sandstone ashlar walling, the south ambulatory roof and parts of the north ambulatory roof.

Site Details

    Designated Site Name:
    Church of St Mary
    Heritage Category:
    Listed Building grade I
    List Entry Number:
    1099794
    Local Planning Authority:
    Herefordshire, County of (UA)
    Site Type:
    Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

    Building Name:
    Church of St Mary
    Unitary Authority:
    Herefordshire, County of (UA)
    Parish:
    Abbey Dore
    Parliamentary Constituency:
    Hereford and South Herefordshire
    Region:
    Midlands

Assessment Information

    Assessment Type:
    Place of worship
    Condition:
    Poor
    Priority:
    C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
    Previous Priority:
    C
    Ownership:
    Religious organisation
    Designation:
    Listed Place of Worship grade I, SM

Contact Details

Cristina Gardiner 0121 625 6850

Next steps

Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England