St. Mary's is a Grade II parish church situated in the village of Walton on the Wolds in Leicestershire.
| St Mary's, Walton on the Wolds | |
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| 52°46′17″N 1°07′26″W / 52.7714°N 1.124°W | |
| Location | Walton on the Wolds, Leicestershire |
| Country | England, UK |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | www.barrowandwoldsgroup.com/st-marys-walton/ |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint Mary |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 15 March 1984 |
| Administration | |
| Province | Canterbury |
| Diocese | Leicester |
| Clergy | |
| Priest in charge | Vacant |
Description edit
Current benefice edit
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]
- Holy Trinity Church, Barrow upon Soar
- St Mary's Church, Wymeswold
- St Andrew's Church, Prestwold
Services edit
The church holds occasional services. Check website for details. AM[3]
Heritage edit
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 edit
- ^ a b c "Walton le Wolds: St Mary – A Church Near You". www.achurchnearyou.com. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
- ^ a b "Welcome to the Barrow and Wolds Group of churches". Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ^ "St Mary's, Walton (Barrow & Wolds Group)". Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Heritage Gateway – Results". www.heritagegateway.org.uk. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
- ^ a b "Walton on the Wolds Conservation Area Character Appraisal" (PDF). 10 July 2014. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ^ "Church of St Mary, New Lane, Walton on the Wolds – Listed Buildings – Charnwood Borough Council". www.charnwood.gov.uk. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
See also edit
Media related to St Mary's church, Walton on the Wolds at Wikimedia Commons