Parish Church

Clay tile roof, with plain ridge tiles.

EXTERIOR: A small church retaining its Norman proportions, the principal feature of which is the reconstructed south doorway of the late C12.

The door has long strap hinges terminating in fleur-de-lys, and one is dated 1636.

The east window has C19 rere-arches on round columns with carved block capitals, and linked hoods.

In the north and south walls are foliage trails above the dado that may have come from the late medieval screen.

Floors are laid with red and black tiles, one stamped `J Onions, Broseley, 1834'.

PRINCIPAL FIXTURES: The C19 font has a round pedestal on square base, and shallow bowl.

SO6594 : Aston Eyre Church, (dedication unknown): The font

© Michael Garlick

The square panelled C17 pulpit has 2 caryatids, and the reading desk is similar but much simpler.

In the east window is C19 glass showing the crucifixion flanked by Mary and John.

HISTORY: Aston Eyre church was founded in 1132 as a chapel of Morville, but the earliest surviving architectural details date from the late C12.

The church was described in 1855 as recently rebuilt, work that included the addition of the bellcote and insertion of the neo-Norman east window.

The church stands next to an unfortified C14 stone manor house.

REASONS FOR DESIGNATION The Parish Church of Aston Eyre, is listed Grade II* for the following principal reasons: * It retains important Norman architectural details, including the tympanum over the south door, and the chancel arch. * It has good interior detail including roofs, pulpit and chancel panelling.