The Norman church of St Mary's Knockin was constructed between 1182 and 1195 by Ralph Le Strange and began life as a chapel to the adjacent castle (of which only a tree-covered mound survives). Despite being gutted by fire in 1767, the church retains many original features including a font, the Norman arches of the disappeared north transcept and what is said to be the best priests door in the county... which is now blocked-up!
The north county church alighted in #Knockin this afternoon at the beautiful Norman church of St Mary's, which dates from 1182. Despite being gutted by fire in the late 18th century it retains many original features and some striking stained glass. A visit is highly recommended!
#Shropshire 💒