St Michael's Church, Upton Cressett
Shropshire
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About this Church
A picturebook country church
St Michael's sits in a quiet, idyllic valley west of Bridgnorth. With its stone walls and moss-covered roof, this mostly Norman church looks as much a part of the landscape as the trees that surround it.
In February, a carpet of snowdrops enlivens the graveyard. The church's interior is sparsely furnished and has a lovely Norman arch in the centre. Just inside the door are the only remains of a couple of figures forming two incomplete scenes from a Nativity cycle.
Nearby is Upton Cressett Hall, a privately owned manor, built in the reign of Elizabeth I.
A contribution can be made towards the conservation of the church by texting UPC to 70970 to donate £5, or 70191 to donate £10. Thank you for your support.
Access Information
Limited verge parking alongside highway. Access to the church is via a sloping grass path through churchyard.
Please be aware the road leading to the church is narrow after leaving the A458 at Morville, with a number of 'pull ins' to allow for passing traffic. Vehicle parking is available within the verge area just beyond the church.
Disabled access information
Step down into chancel from side chapel. Steps down into nave through south door.
Facilities & Hire
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating, running water and toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor.
- Church Available for Hire
History & Further Information
Useful information Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT 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.
Shropshire and Staffordshire Guidebook
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Shropshire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Church of St Michael Upton Cressett Guidebook
Directions
4 miles west of Bridgnorth, off A458 Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth road; Upton Cressett is signed from the main road west of Tasley; follow brown St. Michael's Church tourism signs and fingerpost sign immediately before Upton Cressett Hall.
Transport
Nearest railway station: Telford (10 miles).
Community information
All our Shropshire churches are in our North region.
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