A sketch/painting of Broadwas Church.

Out in the countryside just off A44 from Worcester toward Leominster, sits a little church St Mary Magdalene AD 1170 on the banks of the River Teme. This charming little church has retained a few of its 12th century features, the old pews and the original communion rail are still there. The Norman doorway is possibly the original door. Some of the windows in this rustic little building are 15th and 16th century and the floor tiles in the chancel are 16th century. One of the five bells is dated 1350. There is a large very old Yew tree in the yard and a kissing gate is set to the left of the main gates.

This is a nice painting as it has people walking towards the church. also as in all the photos and paintings is the memorial cross.

CHURCHYARD CROSS ABOUT 12 YARDS SOUTH OF THE CHANCEL OF THE CHURCH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE, CHURCH LANE.

Churchyard cross. Probably C15, restored in 1900. Sandstone ashlar. Square base on 3 steps; base has an arched niche on its south side, which is a common local feature, and bevelled upper edges forming an octagonal top. Octagonal shaft with a bevelled square base and a moulded capital supporting the cross. The base and base of the shaft are medieval. It was restored as a war memorial with the addition of the 3 steps and a renewed cross head.

 

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