St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury grey plaque

This grey commemorative plaque records: St. Chad's Parish Church (Founded by Offa, King of Mercia, circa 780 AD.) St. Chad's was built 1790 - 1792, following the collapse of the older church in 1788. Its architect was George Steuart, who also designed Attingham Park and All Saints' Church, Wellington. The site and plan caused much local controversy as churches with circular naves were unfamiliar in England, and because part of the Town Walls and a Tower had to be demolished. The church is built of Grinshill stone, quarried near Shrewsbury, and incorporates Classical Greek features fashionable at the time. St. Chad's has thirteen bells, the most in Shropshire. It is the Civic church for Shrewsbury and houses standards of local regiments. The churchyard featured in the film 'Christmas Carol' in 1984 and was restored as a woodland / wildlife garden in 1985.

St Chad's Church, founded by Offa, King of Mercia, around 780 AD, has been a significant religious and civic landmark in Shrewsbury; the current structure, built between 1790-1792, is known for its circular nave and classical Greek features, making it architecturally distinctive.