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St Mary's Church, East Leake

Norman & medievalFree admission

St Mary's Church, East Leake — church in East Leake, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.

St Mary's Church, East Leake, historic churches in Nottinghamshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Rushcliffe Halt · 1.5 km
  • Free entry

About

St Mary's Church, East Leake is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in East Leake, Nottinghamshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.8306°, -1.1825°.

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Heritage listing

St Mary's Church is a parish church in the Church of England in East Leake, Nottinghamshire. The church is Grade I listed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as a building of outstanding architectural or historic interest.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Mary's Church is a parish church in the Church of England in East Leake, Nottinghamshire. The church is Grade I listed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as a building of outstanding architectural or historic interest.

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Background

History

The church dates from the Norman period but has substantial later medieval work. Until the fourteenth century, the church was dedicated to St Leonard, but the church was re-dedicated to St Mary who was more popular. After the chancel collapsed in the nineteenth century, a major restoration was carried out in 1886 by W. S. Weatherley.

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Coordinates
52.8306, -1.1825
County
Nottinghamshire
District
Rushcliffe
Parish
East Leake
Postcode
LE12 6LE
Parliamentary constituency
Rushcliffe
Established
1150
Nearest railway station
Rushcliffe Halt1.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Mary's Church, East Leake?
St Mary's Church, East Leake is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE12 6LE), in the parish of East Leake.
When was St Mary's Church, East Leake built?
Built or established in 1150.
Is St Mary's Church, East Leake a listed building?
St Mary's Church, East Leake is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is St Mary's Church, East Leake free to visit?
Yes, St Mary's Church, East Leake is free to enter.
How do I get to St Mary's Church, East Leake?
The nearest railway station is Rushcliffe Halt, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE12 6LE.