St Mary the Virgin Church | Yazor

YAZOR
Dedication: St Mary the Virgin
OS Grid Reference: SO 406 466
Road Reference: On A480, 7m NW of Hereford
Hours of access: open daily

Facilities:

Churches Conservation Trust

Information:

Yazor’s thin tower and spire and its two tall Wellingtonia trees stand out on their hillside, overlooking the main road and the WyeValley beyond. The church was built at the expense of the Price family of nearby Foxley between 1843 and 1855. The architect was George Moore, though the spire and the remarkable fittings were completed by the rector, the Revd R L Freer after Moore became insane. The sanctuary is a riot of colour and carving. There is good quality stained glass by William Warrington and many monuments came from Yazor’s old church across the main road, of which only the south transept and part of the tower survive.