St Mary's Church, Ellesmere 2.04

St Mary's Church stands on a hill in the town of Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Ellesmere, the archdeaconry of Salop, and the diocese of Lichfield. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.HistoryThe church originated in the Norman era, and still contains some elements of Norman architecture. The south chancel chapel dates from the early 14th century, and the tower from between 1439 and 1449. In 1848–49 the church was altered and restored by George Gilbert Scott. His work included replacing the nave, restoring the transepts, and adding a stair turret to the south transept. In 1883 Arthur Blomfield restored the south chancel chapel, and in 1887 J. Loughborough Pearson rebuilt the east wall of the chancel and reconstructed the east window. Pinnacles were added to the tower, or were restored, in 1904.