Historic churches · East Midlands
St Michael's Church, Stretton en le Field
In or near Donisthorpe.
St Michael's Church, Stretton en le Field — church in North West Leicestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Waterside Station · 3.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Michael's Church in Stretton en le Field, the nearest railway station is Waterside Station, located 3.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DE12 8AF, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Michael's Church, Stretton en le Field is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1301. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in North West Leicestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.7041°, -1.5516°.
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Heritage listing
St Michael's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Stretton en le Field, Leicestershire, England (grid reference SK303119). It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Michael's Church in Stretton en le Field is a historic church that offers visitors a glimpse into the architectural and cultural heritage of the area. It serves as a place of worship and community gathering, showcasing traditional church features.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Mease SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Michael's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Stretton en le Field, Leicestershire, England (grid reference SK303119). It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
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Background
History
Most of the fabric in the church dates from the 14th century. The tower was added in the 15th century, and the clerestory in the following century. More alterations were made in the following three centuries. The spire was rebuilt in 1889, and in 1911 a restoration was carried out by Christopher Spalding. After it was declared redundant, the church was vested in the Churches Conservation Trust.
Architecture
Between the nave and the north aisle is a three-bay arcade. In the wall of the aisle are the remnants of a tomb recess with pinnacles. The church is floored with square brick tiles. All the windows contain leaded lights. The chancel arch appears to be made of stone, but it is in fact wooden and covered with stucco, giving it the appearance of stone. The church contains a full set of 18th-century box pews, and a chancel rail with turned balusters from the same period. The font dates from about 1662. The memorials include a carved alabaster grave slab to Richard Savage who died in 1489, and his wife, Agnes. There is a brass tablet giving thanks for the fact that eleven men from the Parish…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.7041, -1.5516
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- North West Leicestershire
- Parish
- Stretton en le Field
- Postcode
- DE12 8AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Established
- 1301
- Nearest railway station
- Waterside Station — 3.9 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594784 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Michael's Church, Stretton en le Field (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Stretton church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Michael's Church, Stretton en le Field?
- St Michael's Church, Stretton en le Field is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE12 8AF), in the parish of Stretton en le Field.
- What is St Michael's Church, Stretton en le Field?
- St Michael's Church, Stretton en le Field — church in North West Leicestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Michael's Church, Stretton en le Field?
- The nearest railway station is Waterside Station, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE12 8AF.
- When was St Michael's Church, Stretton en le Field built?
- Built or established in 1301.
- Is St Michael's Church, Stretton en le Field a listed building?
- St Michael's Church, Stretton en le Field is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Michael's Church, Stretton en le Field a protected site?
- Yes — St Michael's Church, Stretton en le Field is part of the River Mease SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St Michael's Church, Stretton en le Field free to visit?
- Yes, St Michael's Church, Stretton en le Field is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Michael's Church, Stretton en le Field?
- The nearest railway station is Waterside Station, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE12 8AF.