English Heritage sites near Quatt Malvern Parish
IRON BRIDGE
10 miles from Quatt Malvern Parish
The world’s first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in 1779 by Abraham Darby III. Costing over £6000, the bridge was cast in his Coalbrookdale foundry, using 378 tons of iron.
WENLOCK PRIORY
11 miles from Quatt Malvern Parish
Tranquil ruins in lovely setting. Re-founded by the Normans as a priory. Unusual washing fountain with 12th century carvings, extravagantly decorated chapter house, topiary-filled cloister garden.
BUILDWAS ABBEY
12 miles from Quatt Malvern Parish
The impressive ruins of this Cistercian abbey have an idyllic setting near the River Severn. Unaltered 12th century church and beautiful vaulted chapter house with tiled floor.
WHITE LADIES PRIORY
13 miles from Quatt Malvern Parish
Ruins of the late 12th century church of a small nunnery of 'white ladies' or Augustinian Canonesses. Charles II hid nearby in 1651, before moving to Boscobel House.
BOSCOBEL HOUSE AND THE ROYAL OAK
13 miles from Quatt Malvern Parish
Enjoy a day out at Boscobel House and its famous The Royal Oak as you discover one of the most dramatic escape stories in English History. Visitors can explore the restored oak pasture and orchard, get hands-on with history in the house, meet the farmyard animals and have fun in the play area.
HALESOWEN ABBEY
15 miles from Quatt Malvern Parish
Remains of abbey founded by King John in the 13th century.
Churches in Quatt Malvern Parish
Quatt: St Andrew
A442
Quatt
Bridgnorth
(01746) 780326
http://www.alveleychurch.org
Quatt, once the estate village of Dudmaston House (now mostly owned by Natonal Trust) is a thriving community with a quiet serene church - St Andrew's.
The church is in a united benefice with Alveley (3 miles south on A442). Search 'Quatt' on the service and events page for up and coming worship.
We welcome all and look forward to meeting you there.