St Michael's Church, Stretton en le Field

Most of the fabric in the church dates from the 14th century. The tower was added in the 15th century, and the clerestory in the following century. More alterations were made in the following three centuries. The spire was rebuilt in 1889, and in 1911 a restoration was carried out by Christopher Spalding. After it was declared redundant, the church was vested in the Churches Conservation Trust.

Between the nave and the north aisle is a three-bay arcade. In the wall of the aisle are the remnants of a tomb recess with pinnacles. The church is floored with square brick tiles. All the windows contain leaded lights. The chancel arch appears to be made of stone, but it is in fact wooden and covered with stucco, giving it the appearance of stone. The church contains a full set of 18th-century box pews, and a chancel rail with turned balusters from the same period. The font dates from about 1662. The memorials include a carved alabaster grave slab to Richard Savage who died in 1489, and his wife, Agnes. There is a brass tablet giving thanks for the fact that eleven men from the Parish…