Old St Chad’s occupies the second-highest point in Shrewsbury. The church dates to the Saxon times, around 8th century, and was known to be home to the Bishop of Mercia. Unfortunately, all that now remains is the 15th century Lady Chapel, as much of the church was demolished in 1788. 
Guide by Maggie Love, local tour guide

Old St Chad’s occupies the second-highest point in Shrewsbury. The church dates to the Saxon times, around 8th century, and was known to be home to the Bishop of Mercia. Unfortunately, all that now remains is the 15th century Lady Chapel, as much of the church was demolished in 1788. Guide by Maggie Love, local tour guide

Old St Chad’s occupies the second-highest point in Shrewsbury.&nbsp;The church&nbsp;dates to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Saxon times, around 8th&nbsp;century, and was known to be home to the Bishop of Mercia.&nbsp;Unfortunately,&nbsp;all that now remains&nbsp;is the 15th&nbsp;century Lady Chapel,&nbsp;as&nbsp;much of&nbsp;the church was demolished&nbsp;in 1788.&nbsp;
Guide by Maggie Love,&nbsp;local tour guide&nbsp;

Old St Chad’s with Maggie Love

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