Historic churches · North West England
Church of St Leonard the Less, Samlesbury
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Church of St Leonard the Less, Samlesbury — Grade I listed church in Samlesbury, South Ribble, Lancashire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bamber Bridge · 5.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Leonard the Less in Samlesbury is located at postcode PR5 0UE. The nearest railway station is Bamber Bridge, which is 5.2 km away. Admission is free.
About
Church of St Leonard the Less, Samlesbury is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Samlesbury, South Ribble, Lancashire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.7680°, -2.6237°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Leonard the Less is an Anglican church in the village of Samlesbury, Lancashire, England, situated close to the banks of the River Ribble. It is an active parish church in the Diocese of Blackburn. It dates predominantly from 1558, with a tower added 1899–1900, and is protected as a Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Leonard the Less is an Anglican church in the village of Samlesbury, Lancashire, England, situated close to the banks of the River Ribble. It is an active parish church in the Diocese of Blackburn. It dates predominantly from 1558, with a tower added 1899–1900, and is protected as a Grade I listed building.
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Background
History
There has been a church (or chapel) on the site since the 12th century, traces of which can be seen in the present structure. The chapel may have been rebuilt in the 14th century. It was substantially rebuilt in 1558, by Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby and was restored in 1885. The tower was added in 1899–1900 by James Bertwistle of Blackburn. The church was designated a Grade I listed building on 11 November 1966.
Architecture
Together, the nave and chancel measure 66 ft by 18 ft. The internal walls, rough coursed masonry, were plastered at one time, but this was removed in the 19th century. There is a piscina in the south wall of the sanctuary. The arcades have four bays with pointed arches. The piers are octagonal. At the west end of the south aisle is a baptistery, concealed by an oak screen. There are elaborate box pews from the 16th and 17th centuries, the earliest from 1678. The double-decker pulpit is in the north end of the nave. There is funerary armour dating from 1546 of Thomas Southworth of Samlesbury Hall.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7680, -2.6237
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- South Ribble
- Parish
- Samlesbury
- Postcode
- PR5 0UE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ribble Valley
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Bamber Bridge — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117481 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Leonard the Less, Samlesbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Leonard the Less, Samlesbury - geograph.org.uk - 574223.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Leonard the Less, Samlesbury?
- Church of St Leonard the Less, Samlesbury is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR5 0UE), in the parish of Samlesbury.
- What is Church of St Leonard the Less, Samlesbury?
- Church of St Leonard the Less, Samlesbury — Grade I listed church in Samlesbury, South Ribble, Lancashire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Leonard the Less, Samlesbury?
- The nearest railway station is Bamber Bridge, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR5 0UE.
- When was Church of St Leonard the Less, Samlesbury built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Leonard the Less, Samlesbury a listed building?
- Church of St Leonard the Less, Samlesbury is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Leonard the Less, Samlesbury free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Leonard the Less, Samlesbury is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Leonard the Less, Samlesbury?
- The nearest railway station is Bamber Bridge, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR5 0UE.