Nominal: 716 Hz Weight: 1344 lbs Diameter: 41" Bell 1 of 5
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1630
Dove Bell ID: 232 Tower ID: 17065 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Ashby St Ledgers: The B V M & St Leodegarius
Diocese of Peterborough
Church, 628076
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Grid reference: SP 573 682
A 14th / 15th century building with very good furnishings. 15th century Rood Screen and pews, 17th century three decker pulpit, 18th century box pews. The stained glass dates from the mid 19th century and is Ward& Nixon & J.Powell & sons . Only a fragment of the 14th and 15th century glass remains in the north and south aisles. The wall paintings discovered in 1929 date from the 14th to the early 16th century. Fine monuments including those to the Catesby family and later to the Ashleys attributed to Hedges and John Bacon. In church yard memorials to Lord Wimborne by Lutyens who also worked on the adjacent manor house and more generally buildings in the village.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Church open to visitors during daylight hours
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 471 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 958 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 2 of 5
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1641
Dove Bell ID: 8906 Tower ID: 17065 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 913 Hz Weight: 756 lbs Diameter: 33.63" Bell 3 of 5
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1630
Dove Bell ID: 8907 Tower ID: 17065 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 846 Hz Weight: 952 lbs Diameter: 37.63" Bell 4 of 5
Founded by John Briant 1806
Dove Bell ID: 8908 Tower ID: 17065 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Diameter: 12" Bell 5 of 5
Founded by Hugh II Watts
Dove Bell ID: 8909 Tower ID: 17065 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 573 682
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
The churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
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