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Family History

If you are interested in researching your family through our Parish Records you will find that most of them, except for the most recent, are kept in the Diocesan Archive in Worcester. If you wish to access them you can do so by calling or writing:

County Hall Record Office
Spetchley Road
Worcester WR5 2NP
Tel: 01905 766352

In 1989/90 a survey of the graveyard was carried out by The Family History Society in association with the Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry.

This survey resulted in the production of a detailed map of the graveyard, with inscriptions and a description of all the graves and including the memorials inside the church. A copy of this document is held in the Parish Office.
Click here to contact the Parish Administrator.

It should be noted that the graveyard is very large and overgrown. It is always advisable to seek help before attempting to find a grave and the following points should be noted:

1. Not all graves are marked with headstones.

2. Many inscriptions are badly worn and/or illegible.

3. Many graves have been damaged or have fallen over time.

4. In the past, the layout of burials was random with graves often being cut across or through other plots.

5. The churchyard here is very ancient with burials dating back over 900 years.

6. The burial registers do not list where graves were sited.

If you wish to visit the graveyard you are most welcome to do so. Strong footwear is recommended - be prepared for a bit of a scramble!

Item Description Price
War War memorials
This is a list of the names which appear on the War memorial at St Mary's: 1914-1918 Ernest Adams                 &... More Info>>
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churchyard St Mary's Churchyard
The present northern gateway, wall and approach path to the church were the gift of Mr Ernest Stevens in 1930. An ancient lychgate once graced the front of the church, the parish stocks awaiting their... More Info>>
Item # churchyard
 

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