Foston Church St Bartholomews
Many people pass the turning for the 10th century signposted church of St Bartholomew’s without a second glance, surrounded by mature trees it cannot be seen, and the medieval village that once surrounded it has long disappeared. It is approximately 6 miles south of Leicester and a couple of miles east of Countesthorpe where the church is ministered from. It is probably one of the oldest churches in Leicestershire and the Norman...
Gaulby Church St Peters
The village of Gaulby (which was also spelt as Galby) is just over 7 miles east of Leicester and according to the 2001 census the population was 131. In 1086 the manor (called Galbi) was held by a Hugh de Grentesmesnil, he was born in Normandy in 1030 and died in Leicestershire in 1094 he came over with William the Conqueror in 1066 and as a reward during the Conquest was given much land in Leicestershire and further afield. During...
Hallaton Church St Michael & All Angels
Hallaton a village nearly 16 miles south-east of Leicester has a population of around 550. It has a famous annual bottle kicking event that may be of pagan origin and more can be read at the link on Wikipedia. There have been Roman remains found around the village and there may have been a motte and bailey castle at the village on nearby Castle Hill. In 2000 a hoard of more than 5000 silver and gold coins were found which dated to the...
Bruntingthorpe Church St Mary’s
Some 9 miles south of Leicester and a few miles northeast of Lutterworth lies the small village of Bruntingthorpe. The church of St Mary’s once surrounded by the village now is surrounded by fields, in the late medieval period the villagers started to build their houses to the north east. There was probably an early Anglo Saxon settlement here before the Danes arrived in the ninth century. After the Norman Conquest as was often...
Great Easton Church St Andrew
At the south eastern tip of Leicestershire is the village of Great Easton set in the Welland valley. It is located in the extreme south-east of the county and is very close to the borders with Northamptonshire and Rutland. It is just south of the Eyebrook Reservoir. This village had a recorded population of 558 in the census of 2001. The church of St Andrew sits on the high ground on the edge of the village and from the south...
Gumley Church St Helen’s
Gumley is eleven miles south-east of Leicester and is sited on the ridge of high ground with its near neighbours Mowsley and Laughton. Foxton village and the locks are also nearby. In 1086 the recorded population was 20, by 1821 this had risen to 289 before a gradual fall to just over a 100 today. The village is mentioned even earlier in 749 when King Aethelbald of Mercia held a synod at Gumley under the instigation of Pope Boniface....
Hoby Church All Saints
The church is situated on a slight hill overlooking the Wreake Valley ten miles north-east of Leicester. The church consists of a west tower with recessed spire, north & south aisles, nave and chancel. The tower has a 13th century base with the spire added later, probably in the 14th century at the same time as the clerestory. The rest of the church dates to the 13th century with some Victorian restoration work in the chancel. The...
Church Lead Thefts – What is the Fix?
As many of you are probably aware there have been a spate of lead thefts from Leicestershire churches recently and it was highlighted on BBC East Midlands. A ‘gang’ of thieves have taken lead from Cotebach, Husbands Bosworth, Barrow upon Soar and Loughborough. You can read more here at the BBC site – Leicestershire Church Roofs. These reprehensible acts I hope will result in prosecution, but as in many cases they...
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