St Leonard's Church, Spernall

The first documentary evidence of the church is in the 1190s, and much of its fabric, including the chancel arch, and some of the glass, dates back to the 12th century. Oak seating and panelling were installed in the church in 1935.

The nave is constructed in limestone with some brick, and the chancel is in lias. The nave is roofed with old tiles, while the tiles roofing the chancel are from the 20th century. The plan of the church consists of a two-bay nave and a single-bay chancel, with a south porch that was used as a vestry. At the west end is a single Bell-cot. The chancel measures 12 ft by 10 ft. The east window is a wheel window, and on the side walls are small round-headed windows. The nave measures 37 ft by 15 ft and contains two windows and a doorway in both the north and the south walls; the doorway in the south wall opens into a porch. At the west end is a two-light window. The communion rails date from the…