About St Mary Magdalene, Quatford

The church of St Mary Magdalene in Quatford is approximately three miles from Bridgnorth on the A442 to Kidderminster, and the 'mother church' of Bridgnorth. 

Built by Roger de Montgomery in fulfilment of a vow made by his wife Lady Adeliza, the church was consecrated in 1086. Roger had a castle at Quatford and established a borough, which along with Shrewsbury, were the only Shropshire boroughs mentioned in the Domesday Book.

In 1101, for military reasons, Quatford was abandoned and almost everything and everyone was moved to what is now Bridgnorth.

The church is sited on a hill overlooking an ancient fortified mound (Camp Hill) and the River Severn. It consists of a chancel, nave, west tower, south aisle and south porch, and is built of local red sandstone and tuffa. The chancel is Norman, the nave was rebuilt in 1714.

Nearly forty steps lead up to the church - installed in 2005, an electrically powered lift enables the disabled (or tired!) easy access.

With ample parking, an elevated position, cosy historic interior, and beautiful surroundings, Quatford church makes a wonderful setting for weddings.

Our friendly church staff will make you very welcome:

The services
1st Sunday 9.00am Family Communion
2nd Sunday 9.00am Communion, Book of Common Prayer
3rd Sunday 9.00am Communion, Common Worship
4th Sunday 9.00am Communion, Common Worship
5th Sunday 9.00am Communion, Common Worship

All services include hymns. The church is fortunate to have services of an excellent organist, who also leads the Oldbury and Quatford choir.

For directions to the church, click here

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