Church in England, UK
St. Mary's is a Grade II parish church situated in the village of Walton on the Wolds in Leicestershire.
Description
Current benefice
St Mary's is connected to the parish of Barrow on Soar.[1] and is part of a wider group of churches described as the Barrow and Wolds Group.[2] The church falls within the Loughborough Archdeaconry, and Akeley East Deanery.[1] The legal name of the parish is Barrow upon Soar with Walton le Wolds.[1]
The Barrow & Wolds Group also includes:[2]
Services
The church holds occasional services. Check website for details.
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Heritage
A church, dedicated to St Bartholomew, is believed to have been present in the village since at least 1220,[4] however the church was rebuilt in 1736 and dedicated to St Mary.[4][5] The current west tower has been dated back to this 18th century rebuild.[4] The church experienced further rebuilding in the 19th century, including the nave and chancel, which had a Gothic influence.[4] The church has been noted for its unusual use of red brick since rubblestone is more commonly used among churches in the locality.[5] The heritage listing notes that the church has several stained glass windows.[6]
References
See also
Media related to St Mary's church, Walton on the Wolds at Wikimedia Commons