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St Marys Church, Oswestry
Selattyn St Marys Church, Oswestry
Selattyn (Welsh: Sylatyn) is a village in Shropshire, England, near the England–Wales border and close to Oswestry.
Key Facts
- Location: Selattyn, Shropshire, England
- Denomination: Church of England
- Diocese: Lichfield
- Consecrated: 1291
- Materials: Stone, tile
- Features: Kempe windows, war memorials, Roll of Honour, 13th-century font, 14th-century chancel roof, 15th-century nave timbers
Overview
Selattyn (Welsh: Sylatyn) is a village in Shropshire, England, near the England–Wales border and close to Oswestry. The parish, which includes Upper and Lower Porkington (Brogyntyn) and Hengoed, was merged into Selattyn and Gobowen in 1967. The area features undulating terrain, limestone quarries, and the ruins of Castle Brogyntyn.
The Church of St Mary, first mentioned in 1291, stands in the village center. The oval churchyard with ancient Yew trees suggests over 1000 years of worship. The church has a 13th-century font, a 14th-century chancel roof, and 15th-century nave timbers. It was expanded in the 19th century and restored in 1996 and 2001. Notable features include Kempe windows, war memorials, and a Roll of Honour from WWI. Henry Sacheverell and David Thomas are among its notable clergy.
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