Name: Edvin Loach Old Church
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Edvin Loach Old Church

Edvin Loach, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4PW, UK

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Edvin Loach Old Church, The ruins of a church built within the earthworks of a Norman motte and bailey castle. This church remained in use until the 1860s, when it was replaced by the adjacent new church.

The ruins of the old parish church of St Mary Edvin Loach stand within the earthworks of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle. This church remained in use until the 1860s, when it was replaced by the adjacent new church.

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History of Edvin Loach Old Church: The ruins of the old parish church of St Mary Edvin Loach stand within the earthworks of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle. This church remained in use until the 1860s, when it was replaced by the adjacent new church.
The curious place-name originates in the late 11th century, when the rural parish of Yedeven was divided between the Loges and Ralph families – hence the present names of the parishes of Edvin Loach and Edwyn Ralph. The ruined church, once dedicated to St Giles but later known as St Mary’s, probably dates back to this time.
Church and castle: A 17th-century survey describes the interesting relationship between the church and the Norman castle: the church ‘adjoygnethe so neere an owlde decayed fortification as they bothe seem to possesse … antiquity and poverty’.
Dating the church: The church is variously described as ‘Norman’ or ‘Saxo-Norman’ – terms which demonstrate that it is difficult to date the church accurately.
Description of the church: The church has a simple layout, essentially a single space divided into three areas – the chancel (east), nave (centre) and tower (west).
Later history: Like most early churches, this one was modified in later centuries. The east end, including parts of the north and south walls, was apparently rebuilt in the 12th century. In the 16th century the tower was added at the west end. It was built on two levels and lit by square-headed windows. A wooden screen may once have divided the tower from the nave.
Beyond the church: Outside the church, the boundary of the Norman castle bailey formed a roughly square enclosure about 70 metres (229 feet) wide. It was surrounded by a ditch about 4 metres (13 feet) wide, which is now visible as a shallow depression in the field to the south.

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Parking: Parking is available in the small area used by the parish church.

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Free Entry.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/edvin-loach-old-church/opening-times/

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Open any reasonable time during daylight hours.

Address: Edvin Loach, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4PW, UK

Post Code: HR7 4PW

Council: Herefordshire

County: Herefordshire

Road Access: Located 4 miles north of Bromyard on an unclassified road off B4203.
Bus Access: The closest town is Bromyard (3 1⁄2 miles). Bus services operated by Astons 405; First/DRM 420; DRM 469, 482, 673 & 674.
Bicycle Access: Find this site on The National Cycle Network.
Parking: Parking is available in the small area used by the parish church.