2016

SO4798 : Church of St Mary, Leebotwood

taken 8 years ago, near to Leebotwood, Shropshire, England

Church of St Mary, Leebotwood
Church of St Mary, Leebotwood
Looking west from the chancel. Note the simple screen with Tuscan columns separating the chancel from the nave, and the gallery at the west end.
Church of St Mary, Leebotwood

The body of the church, consisting of nave and chancel under a continuous roof, dates from the 13th century, the tower being added in 1829. The roof appears to have been rebuilt at this date, although some earlier timbers remain. However, there is none of the typical late 19th century rebuilding.

The nave retains its late 18th century box pews and there is a gallery dating from the 17th century at the west end. There is a fine series of 18th and 19th century wall monuments of the Corbett family in the chancel.

A notable feature is the medieval wall painting on the north wall, thought to be contemporary. It shows the Virgin Mary seated on a throne, with attendant figures. Other paintings exist but have not been uncovered.

The church is Listed Grade II*, principally for the completeness of its 18th and early 19th century fittings and monuments.


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SO4798, 79 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Alan Murray-Rust   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 25 April, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 29 April, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 4706 9867 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:34.9948N 2:46.9658W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SO 4706 9867
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WEST (about 270 degrees)
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