Site of Medieval Church of St Mary, Atherstone on Stour.

Description of this historic site

The site of the Medieval Church of St Mary. The church was replaced in the 19th century with a new building. The Medieval church was located on the site of the present church in Atherstone on Stour.

Notes about this historic site

1 The church is recorded in 1251. In 1820 it consisted of chancel, nave, S porch and W tower with pyramidal roof. A number of ancient stones, mostly dating from the beginning of the 14th century, were re-used when the church was rebuilt in 1876.
2 Drawing of c1820.