A CLOSED church in a rural village on the Shropshire border has been put up for sale.

The grade II listed church, which dates back to the thirteenth century but was extensively rebuilt in 1864, is on the market with agents McCartneys with a guide price of £160,000.

Set in Burrington, on the Herefordshire border with Shropshire, the church is of the early English style, while the south doorway has a Norman-style round arched head.

Inside, the church floor is tiled with local Godwins of Lugwardine encaustic tiles, and has plastered walls. 

The church tower, which contains three bells, is accessible by an external door and a narrow stone spiral staircase followed by a ladder.

The agents said the Diocese of Hereford has obtained pre-application advice from Herefordshire Council confirming that residential conversion "does seem the most viable option".

But, the agents said, while part of the churchyard will be sold with the church, the churchyard will still be used for burials.

The vendors also reserve the right to remove any stained glass windows, pews, pulpit, stone font, wall-mounted memorials, and other contents and furnishings prior to completion.

Covenants will also be included, which are primarily designed to prevent unauthorised alterations or demolition and protect against disturbance of any human remains, tombstones, monuments, or memorials.

Offers are invited for the freehold, with the church to be sold by informal tender. A closing date is yet to be confirmed.