Chapel uncovered after Telford excavation work

A medieval Shropshire chapel has been unearthed in a county churchyard after excavation work was carried out at the site.

Some 13th century masonry, crypts and carved statues which were previously unrecorded have been uncovered at Wombridge Parish Church in Telford.

The Reverend Kevin Evans said that he was now recruiting volunteers and applying for a £300,000 grant to fully uncover a forgotten part of Telford history.

He said: "When I came here in 1998 I knew there was something buried beneath the trees and ivy behind the church.