St Leonard's Church

Type:Church

Station Rd, Southminster, Essex, CM10 7EW

Tel: 01621 772300

St Leonard's Church lit up at night

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About

Parts of this historic Grade II* Listed parish church are nearly 1,000 years old, dating back to about 1100 AD. In modern times it has become a vibrant community church hosting a number of activities such as concerts and art displays.

The round-headed Norman South doorway is one of the oldest parts of the building, dating from the early 12th century. On the left jamb of this doorway are two consecration crosses. The upper one probably dates from the time of the doorway, while the lower one marks the time in the 16th century when Vyntoner, Abbot of St. Osyth made many alterations to the Norman building and enlarged it.

The two partially stained glass windows on opposite sides of the nave contain in their borders fragments of the original 19th century glass from the East windows....Read More

About

Parts of this historic Grade II* Listed parish church are nearly 1,000 years old, dating back to about 1100 AD. In modern times it has become a vibrant community church hosting a number of activities such as concerts and art displays.

The round-headed Norman South doorway is one of the oldest parts of the building, dating from the early 12th century. On the left jamb of this doorway are two consecration crosses. The upper one probably dates from the time of the doorway, while the lower one marks the time in the 16th century when Vyntoner, Abbot of St. Osyth made many alterations to the Norman building and enlarged it.

The two partially stained glass windows on opposite sides of the nave contain in their borders fragments of the original 19th century glass from the East windows. These windows were destroyed when the church was damaged by a German bomb in 1940.

The poppy head pew ends at the East end of the front choir pews are much older than all the rest. They are thought to be 15th century - some 500 years old or more. The others are late 19th century copies.

You can download an interesting leaflet with the complete history of the church building on its website.

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets
  • Facilities for hearing impaired

Map

Opening Times

* Sunday services at 8:00 (Book of Common Prayer) and 10;45 (Family worship)

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