Aston Eyre Church, Bridgnorth

Aston Eyre Church was built in 1132 for the owners of the now ruined Aston Hall. The church is a simple two-cell Norman structure with a bell-cote rather than a tower. The pointed arches of the south chancel windows and the priest’s door, along with the transitional chancel arch suggest that it was originally a single-celled church.

This church is one of those rarities where original Norman windows are still present, and there is not a single window with tracery.

The south doorway has a notable carved Norman tympanum which has fortunately been protected from the weather by a porch. This stone carving is regarded as the best example of Norman carving in Shropshire, which depicts Christ’s entry into Jerusalem.

The roof is old and difficult to date.

Aston Eyre Church is a true medieval gem, small and very pretty, with original Norman features and well worth a visit.