Church of St Cosmas & St Damian, Stretford, Herefordshire
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Church of St Cosmas & St Damian in Stretford -
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A special place to visit for any doctors or nurses
Sitting next to a farmyard, this unusual and interesting church is almost as broad as it is long, and its dedication is to the patron saints of physicians and surgeons. The twin brothers gave their medical services for free and performed many miracles on the sick.
The roof was constructed in about 1540; two massive early sixteenth-century timber screens go right across the church and there is a Jacobean pulpit in the middle.
The two beautiful fourteenth-century stone effigies are probably members of the Delabere family who lived locally.
Please make a contribution towards the upkeep of this church via our at our red donate button. A donation can also by made by texting "STR" to 70970 to donate £5 or 70191 to donate £10.
Thank you
For further information about this church please contact the Local Community Officer by email [email protected]
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Access information
From lane and farm entrance up a grass slope through a wooden gate, along an undulating grass path in the churchyard to the south porch.
Level entrance to sandstone flagstones in the open porch, leading to the south door. Porch entrance is level but there are 2 steps down past the south door to the nave floor.
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Disabled access information
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Facilities & Hire
Due to its historic nature this church has no power or toilets.
It has fixed pews.
If you would like to hire this church please contact [email protected]
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Directions
4 miles south west of Leominster, off A44 and left onto the A4110; church is signposted from A4110; country lane leads to farm and church
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Transport
Nearest railway station: Leominster (4 miles)
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History & Further Information
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Herefordshire & Worcestershire County Guide
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Herefordshire & Worcestershire.
St. Cosmas and St. Damian, Stretford guidebook
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Volunteering Opportunities
We’d love to hear from anyone who would like to join our volunteering team at this church. Could you help with history tours, cleaning, gardening or supporting events perhaps?
To find out more please contact our Local Community Officer:
Tracy Genever [email protected]
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Community information
Click here to download a copy of the CP which sets out the shared vision for the future of the church. This is a working document that will be updated on a regular basis. If you have any feedback or if you want to contact us about the church plan please drop us a line. When you write, please do give the name of the church, thank you!
Latest church plan:
Stretford Church Plan - October 2024.pdf
Church of St Cosmas & St Damian, Stretford, is in our West region.
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