St John the Baptist, Stapleton - Steeplewood Fold

Recorded in the Domesday Book this church was originally part of the medieval motte and bailey. The church dates from around 1200 A.D. and is of particular interest architecturally. At one period the local population was protected from the Welsh on the ground floor. At another the congregation worshipped on the 1st floor level which has since been removed.

The organ is listed among the top six hundred in the Country and there is a small tapestry piece in the nave said to have been worked by Mary Queen of Scots.

The church is part of the Steeplewood Fold group of churches and comprises six parishes – Stapleton, Dorrington, Longnor, Leebotwood, Smethcote and Woolstaston. The parishes have an approximate civil population of approximately 2000 and most lie to the west of the A49 trunk road between Shrewsbury and Church Stretton: approximately 5 miles distant from each. 


The parishes of the Steeplewood Fold are committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. The Diocese of Hereford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (DSO). If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSO. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

https://www.hereford.anglican.org/safeguarding/

Get in touch

Rev. Laura Hnatiuk

Dorrington Rectory
Church Road
Dorrington
Shropshire
SY5 7JL

SY5 7JL
Rector - Steeplewood Fold
(01743) 719578
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Morning Prayer

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist, Stapleton - Steeplewood Fold
Address
Stapleton, SY5 7EH, United Kingdom

A simple service of Morning Prayer. All welcome.

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