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All Saints Church, Billesley

Norman & medievalFree admission

All Saints Church, Billesley — church in Stratford-on-Avon, UK.

All Saints Church, Billesley, historic churches in Warwickshire

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Wilmcote · 2.5 km
  • Free entry

About

All Saints Church, Billesley is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Built in the Georgian architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Stratford-on-Avon, UK". Coordinates: 52.2094°, -1.7854°.

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Heritage listing

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

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Background

History

There is evidence that an earlier church was on the site dating from the 12th century, but the present church was built in 1692 by Bernard Whalley. Alterations were made to it in the 18th century. The church served the village of Billesley until its population declined in the 15th century, and also served the occupants of the nearby Billesley Hall.

Architecture

The interior of the church contains some re-used 12th-century masonry. In the transept is a fireplace with a bolection-moulded surround. There is a gallery at the west end. On the north side of the church are stalls, on the south side is a priest's desk and pews, and at the west end are box pews. The octagonal font is simple in design. In the transept are two pieces of carved stone. One is a tympanum dating from about 1140 that depicts a man being attacked by a snake and a dragon, and being defended by a dove.

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Coordinates
52.2094, -1.7854
County
Warwickshire
Parish
Billesley
Postcode
B49 6NF
Parliamentary constituency
Stratford-on-Avon
Established
1101
Nearest railway station
Wilmcote2.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is All Saints Church, Billesley?
All Saints Church, Billesley is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B49 6NF), in the parish of Billesley.
When was All Saints Church, Billesley built?
Built or established in 1101.
Is All Saints Church, Billesley a listed building?
All Saints Church, Billesley is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is All Saints Church, Billesley free to visit?
Yes, All Saints Church, Billesley is free to enter.
How do I get to All Saints Church, Billesley?
The nearest railway station is Wilmcote, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B49 6NF.