English Listed Buildings Grade I

One of the few Churchyards we visited that did not have a bench to sit on for lunch. Don't know why it Got Grade I ! We sat behind a wall in the shade.

All Saints church at Claverley is a Grade I listed red sandstone church dating back to 1017 in its foundation. Its later Templar provenance is reflected in the churchs fortress-esque appearence. The church interior is substantial and features a remarkable wall painting circa 1200 reminiscent of the Bayeux tapestry. There is also a frieze of mounted knights representing the conflict between seven Christian virtues and seven pagan vices which was discovered in 1902 when the colour wash removed. There are also fine timbered ceilings, good examples of stained glass and a finely worked tomb with alabaster effigies of Sr. Robert Broke, his two wives, and 16 children. Record of gifts includes 8 shillings a year to awaken sleepers. Last performed using a fox's brush on a pole!

Church of All Saints at Lullington with broach tower. An octagonal spire atop a square tower, the transition between structures effected by partially pyramidical masonry forms called broaches. (2285 views on Panoramio)

The grass in front of the Church was being mowed by a chap who told us of the problems that King's Bromley was having with the increase in traffic through the village. The increased danger and pollution. At the rear of the Church we sat for a cup of tea, and had to smile. We did not have the heart to tell the chap that we came from within spitting distance of Spaghetti Junction!