Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Mary the Virgin, South Luffenham
In or near Morcott.
Church of St Mary the Virgin, South Luffenham — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stamford · 10.0 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary the Virgin, South Luffenham is a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
St Mary the Virgin is a Church of England parish church located in South Luffenham, part of the Diocese of Peterborough. Visitors can attend regular services and events, including Evening Prayer on the fourth Sunday of each month.
Place summary
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is located in South Luffenham, part of the West Midlands. This church is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the local heritage.
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Background
History
The church consists of a chancel and a nave, which both have clerestories, south porch, south chapel, north and south aisles, tower and spire. The church was majorly rebuilt in the 14th century. In the 15th century the clerestory in the chancel was added. The font dates to the 14th century. Also dating from the 14th century, is a table tomb in the chancel of a man in civil costume. The family arms of Culpepper is on the western panel. The chancel was restored in 1850. G. E. Street restored the church in 1861, when the chancel floor was raised and the tower arch opened up. The chapel contains a slab to the daughter of Edward Boswell, a ‘King of the Gypsies’, Rose Boswell. They set up a camp…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6068, -0.6114
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- South Luffenham
- Postcode
- LE15 8NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Phone
- (01780) 720688
- Nearest railway station
- Stamford — 10 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Church of St Mary the Virgin, South Luffenham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary the Virgin, South Luffenham?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, South Luffenham is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 8NX), in the parish of South Luffenham.
- What is Church of St Mary the Virgin, South Luffenham?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, South Luffenham — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, South Luffenham?
- The nearest railway station is Stamford, about 10.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE15 8NX.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, South Luffenham free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary the Virgin, South Luffenham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, South Luffenham?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 8NX. It sits within the Rutland and Stamford parliamentary constituency.