PARISH of WIGMORE ABBEY
St. Mary Magdalene Leintwardine
is the largest of our churches. It is built partly within, and partly on the Vallum of the Roman
settlement of Bravonium. The foundations are Saxon and Norman but the main part of the
church is 13th and 14th century.
The Lady Chapel was formerly the Mortimer Chapel. This was built by Roger de Mortimer in
order for the masses to be said. These were offered for his and his wife's soul and also those of
his mistress, Queen Isabella, and her husband Edward II.
The church contains fine early 15th century oak choir stalls, benches and misericords* which
came from Wigmore Abbey after the dissolution of the monastries. In the vestry there is also a
large monument to General Sir Banestre Tarleton (1833), with a military still life.
Several new Misericords have been installed
Carved by local craftsman Andy Pearson
A recent addition (in 2010) to the church is a newly carved Misericord. The
scene depicts life in 'The Sun Inn' and Flossie Lane long time proprietor. The
Sun is one of the last 'Parlour Pubs' in England and well worth an evening visit.
Dougie Griffiths. Long time butcher and coracle sailor
Representing the musicians of the Parish
Revd. Marcus Thompson Macausland
Priest, car mechanic and enthusiastic
cider maker
St. Mary Magdalene Leintwardine