Historic churches · East Midlands
St Mary's Church, Barkby
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St Mary's Church, Barkby — Grade I listed church in Barkby, Charnwood, Leicestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Syston · 2.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary's Church in Barkby is located at postcode LE7 3QJ. The nearest railway station is Syston, which is 2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary's Church, Barkby is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Barkby, Charnwood, Leicestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.6826°, -1.0596°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary's Church, Barkby is the Church of England Parish Church for Barkby, Leicestershire, England. The church dates from the late 13th century and was extensively renovated in the 19th century. The church features a tall and spacious nave and chancel with wide aisles. The tower was built in four stages and is made of different types of stone. The bell chamber holds six bells and is lit by two traceried windows.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church, Barkby is the Church of England Parish Church for Barkby, Leicestershire, England. The church dates from the late 13th century and was extensively renovated in the 19th century. The church features a tall and spacious nave and chancel with wide aisles. The tower was built in four stages and is made of different types of stone. The bell chamber holds six bells and is lit by two traceried windows. The church was Grade I listed in 1966.
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Background
Description
The church, located in the village of Barkby in Leicestershire, England, dates from the late 13th century and was largely renovated in the 19th century. The church has a spacious and tall nave and chancel, flanked by two wide aisle. The chancel was built in the 13th century and is constructed of ironstone rubble. The nave features a four-bay arcade from the late 13th century, with triple-chamfered arches resting on octagonal piers. The low-pitched roof, likely from the 15th century, features tie beams adorned with intricate tracery panels. The south aisle, renovated during the 19th century, was built using granite rubble with limestones. The tracery of the three principal windows and the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6826, -1.0596
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Charnwood
- Parish
- Barkby
- Postcode
- LE7 3QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Syston — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594271 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Barkby (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Barkby, near Leicester - geograph.org.uk - 42131.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church, Barkby?
- St Mary's Church, Barkby is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE7 3QJ), in the parish of Barkby.
- What is St Mary's Church, Barkby?
- St Mary's Church, Barkby — Grade I listed church in Barkby, Charnwood, Leicestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Barkby?
- The nearest railway station is Syston, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE7 3QJ.
- When was St Mary's Church, Barkby built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is St Mary's Church, Barkby a listed building?
- St Mary's Church, Barkby is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church, Barkby free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church, Barkby is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Barkby?
- The nearest railway station is Syston, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE7 3QJ.