Historic churches · East Midlands
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Stapleford
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St Mary Magdalene's Church, Stapleford — Grade I listed church in Stapleford, Leicestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Central Station · 0.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary Magdalene's Church in Stapleford is located at postcode LE14 2SF and is easily accessible from Central Station, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Stapleford is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1783. Designed by George Richardson. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Stapleford, Leicestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.7553°, -0.7987°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary Magdalene's Church is a redundant Anglican church near the village of Stapleford, Leicestershire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It is situated in the grounds of Stapleford Park.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary Magdalene's Church in Stapleford is a historic church known for its architectural features and community significance. Visitors can explore its interior and appreciate its historical context.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary Magdalene's Church is a redundant Anglican church near the village of Stapleford, Leicestershire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It is situated in the grounds of Stapleford Park.
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Background
History
The church was built in 1783, having been designed by George Richardson for Robert Sherard, 4th Earl of Harborough. Restorations were carried out in 1931 and 1967.
Architecture
The porch in the tower has an octagonal vault containing a central carved boss. The nave has a plaster coved ceiling, with an arcaded cornice, fluted brackets, and is decorated with a lozenge pattern. At the west end is a wooden gallery with a panelled dado. In the west wall of the gallery is a Coade stone fireplace, above which are the Royal arms on a roundel. The ceiling again is decorated with lozenges, and it contains a central oval dome decorated with putti. On the north and south walls of the transepts are roundels containing depictions of doves. At the east end of the chancel is a dado and a frieze, and a central marble reredos, inlaid with the motif of an anchor, and surmounted by a…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7553, -0.7987
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Melton
- Parish
- Freeby
- Postcode
- LE14 2SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Established
- 1783
- Nearest railway station
- Central Station — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594583 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary Magdalene's Church, Stapleford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary Magdalene, Stapleford, Leics - geograph.org.uk - 385040.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary Magdalene's Church, Stapleford?
- St Mary Magdalene's Church, Stapleford is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE14 2SF), in the parish of Freeby.
- What is St Mary Magdalene's Church, Stapleford?
- St Mary Magdalene's Church, Stapleford — Grade I listed church in Stapleford, Leicestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary Magdalene's Church, Stapleford?
- The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE14 2SF.
- When was St Mary Magdalene's Church, Stapleford built?
- Built or established in 1783. Designed by George Richardson.
- Is St Mary Magdalene's Church, Stapleford a listed building?
- St Mary Magdalene's Church, Stapleford is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary Magdalene's Church, Stapleford free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary Magdalene's Church, Stapleford is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary Magdalene's Church, Stapleford?
- The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE14 2SF.