Battlefield Church, Salop: an historical and descriptive sketch Together with some account of the battle of Shrewsbury, and foundation of the college or chantry

The narrator takes listeners on a walk through Battlefield Church, a modest yet storied building set on the fields where Henry IV’s forces clashed with the Percies in 1403. Drawing on parish records, royal charters and recent archival discoveries, he paints a vivid picture of the church’s founding as a memorial to the battle, its evolving architecture, and the sacred objects that still linger within its walls. Along the way, listeners learn how the surrounding community once celebrated the victory and how the site became intertwined with the later establishment of a college and chantry.

Beyond the stone and glass, the work offers a concise account of the battle itself, explaining the political tensions that turned former allies into rebels and the dramatic moments that shaped the early Lancastrian reign. It also guides the ear through the church’s later restorations, the distinctive tower, ancient bells, and the poignant memorials such as the Corbet monument. All of this is presented in a clear, conversational style that makes the history feel immediate and accessible.