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All Saints Church, Beeby

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All Saints Church, Beeby — church in Beeby, Charnwood, Leicestershire, England, UK.

All Saints Church, Beeby, historic churches in Leicestershire

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Syston · 5.1 km
  • Free entry

About

All Saints Church, Beeby is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1301. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Beeby, Charnwood, Leicestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.6686°, -1.0194°.

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Heritage listing

All Saints Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Beeby, Leicestershire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

All Saints Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Beeby, Leicestershire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.

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Background

History

Most of the church dates from the early 14th century. The chancel was rebuilt in 1819, and the south porch was added in the 19th century.

Architecture

The arcade is in three bays carried on octagonal piers. Three steps lead up from the nave to the chancel. To the north of the chancel arch is a door that formerly led to the rood loft. The chancel screen dates mainly from the medieval period, and there is also some medieval material in the south aisle screen. The pulpit is in stone and marble and dates from about 1860. Over the tower arch are Royal arms, and in the south aisle is a Commandments board. The font dates probably from the 13th century. It consists of a small basin carried on four round shafts. The basin is in the form of a slightly curved square, and contains a floral carving in each panel. Also in the church are late…

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Coordinates
52.6686, -1.0194
County
Leicestershire
District
Charnwood
Parish
Beeby
Postcode
LE7 3BL
Parliamentary constituency
Melton and Syston
Established
1301
Nearest railway station
Syston5.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is All Saints Church, Beeby?
All Saints Church, Beeby is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE7 3BL), in the parish of Beeby.
When was All Saints Church, Beeby built?
Built or established in 1301.
Is All Saints Church, Beeby a listed building?
All Saints Church, Beeby is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is All Saints Church, Beeby free to visit?
Yes, All Saints Church, Beeby is free to enter.
How do I get to All Saints Church, Beeby?
The nearest railway station is Syston, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE7 3BL.