Diameter: 19.25" Bell 1 of 2
Dove Bell ID: 56817 Tower ID: 21675 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Little Linford: St Leonard
Overview
Grid reference: SP 845 442
A church comprising nave, north and south aisles, chancel and north porch. Some parts of the fabric are still medieval, but with significant restorations by members of the Knapp family across several centuries.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave, with north and south aisles, chancel and north porch. Western bell-cote.
Footprint of Church buildings: 169 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Nave and chancel basically 13th century; the nave has its original (and unrestored) twin bell - cote and ancient roof timbers, probably 15th century, with cambered tie-beams and wall-brackets supported on wooden corbels. The north aisle, which had at some previous time been demolished, was rebuilt in 1878 and the porch added at the same time. The south aisle is of c.1320, also rebuilt later, though retaining its ancient roof. The chancel was extensively restored, at the expense of R.G.S. Knapp, in c.1896. There was a repair to the chancel by John Knapp after 1684 and the floor of black and white marble squares appears to date from this time.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
East window, of two principal lights with a quatrefoil above, set in plate tracery. By Lavers and Westlake.
Interior
Interior Description
Nave retains 15th century (most likely) roof timbers, with cambered tie-beams and wall-brackets supported on wooden corbels. Chancel has a poor roof and unplastered walls. Floor is of black and white marble. Nave and aisles are more attractive North arcade of two bays and south of three. There are a number of wall monuments to members of the Knapp family.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
12th Century
Round bowl
Piscina (object)
15th Century
Re-set, west of south doorway - with cinquefoiled head and quatrefoiled basin
Stoup
15th Century
Re-set Holy Water stoup, in north aisle with trefoiled head and broken basin
Altar
Unusual in character, re-using 15th century tracery and no doubt made up in the 19th century.
Rail
Late 17th Century
Altar
17th Century
North aisle. With turned legs and plain rail.
Bells
Diameter: 22" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by John Kebyll
Dove Bell ID: 56818 Tower ID: 21675 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 845 442
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
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.
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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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