Battlefield, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 3DB

St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Battlefield

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A medieval church built in the aftermath of the Battle of Shrewsbury, with a carved statue of Henry IV still visible on its east wall.

Its setting at Battlefield gives this church a tangible connection to one of medieval England’s defining conflicts. Look beyond the church’s silhouette for the exterior statue of Henry IV and the carved gargoyle; inside, the Churches Conservation Trust highlights stained glass installed in the 1860s.

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The experience

Visit for the medieval church setting and its visible details: the Henry IV statue on the east wall, an exterior gargoyle and the stained glass inside. Church access is listed as daily 11am–3pm, with a key obtained from Battlefield 1403 Farm Shop; confirm the arrangements before setting out.

Things to do

Find the Henry IV statue

Look on the outside east wall for the small stone statue of Henry IV, with his crest above it.

Inspect the exterior gargoyle

Look for the carved stone gargoyle with an open mouth and a later pipe, alongside a carved heraldic symbol.

See the stained glass

If you can enter, look at the stained glass windows installed in the 1860s by S Pountney Smith.

Make a day of it

Quick escape · Allow under an hour; exact visit duration is not stated in the supplied sources.

A short church visit

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Check the current opening and key arrangements before travelling.
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Visit the church and look for the Henry IV statue on the east wall and the exterior gargoyle.
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If access is available, go inside to see the stained glass.

Verified history

The supplied Churches Conservation Trust page identifies the site as the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Battlefield, and describes its exterior statue of Henry IV and stained glass installed in the 1860s by S Pountney Smith. The supplied Wikipedia excerpt says a grant authorising the site was made on 28 October 1406, and describes its later use as a chantry and collegiate church. The date and institutional history are supported here only by that secondary source; further corroboration would be needed for a fuller historical account.

Hidden details

Henry IV on the east wall — A small stone statue of Henry IV, with his crest above, is set into the outside east wall.

The gargoyle’s later pipe — The pictured exterior gargoyle has an open mouth holding a more modern pipe; a carved heraldic symbol is also visible nearby.

1860s stained glass — The Churches Conservation Trust identifies the church’s stained glass as dating from the 1860s and being installed by S Pountney Smith.

When to go

· During the listed opening hours, 11am–3pm; check the key arrangements first.

No seasonal information is provided in the supplied sources.

No weather-specific visitor guidance is provided in the supplied sources.

What to look for

Look for the small statue of Henry IV and his crest on the east wall, the carved exterior gargoyle, and the church’s 1860s stained glass. The source describes the church as having an original shape, tower and walls.

The story

War & battle; Medieval

Best time to go

Any time the church is open; check access and key arrangements before visiting.

Visit during the listed opening window, 11am–3pm. The church’s access instructions involve collecting a key from Battlefield 1403 Farm Shop, so check its opening hours first.

How long to spend

Under 1 hour

Perfect for

History lovers · Architecture lovers

Before you go

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Battlefield, Shrewsbury SY4 3DB

Website

visitchurches.org.uk

Listed hours

Monday: 11am-3pm
Tuesday: 11am-3pm
Wednesday: 11am-3pm
Thursday: 11am-3pm
Friday: 11am-3pm
Saturday: 11am-3pm
Sunday: 11am-3pm

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Opening & access

The Churches Conservation Trust lists the church as open daily, 11am–3pm. Access to the church is via a key held at the Battlefield 1403 Farm Shop during its opening hours; check the shop’s current hours before travelling.

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