St Leonard's Church, Aldrington, Anglican church in Aldrington, England
Description
St Leonard's Church is an Anglican church on New Church Road in Hove, marked by its distinctive spire and Gothic windows. The building contains a main chancel, nave, and a covered entrance gate to the churchyard.
History
A medieval parish church from the 13th century once stood on this site but gradually fell into poor condition. In 1878 it was completely rebuilt by architects Carpenter and Ingelow in its current form.
Culture
The church serves as a gathering place for the local community in Hove, hosting regular worship and social events. Walking through the building, you notice how parishioners use different spaces for various activities and celebrations.
Practical
The church is easily accessible from New Church Road through its covered entrance gate. Plan time to walk through the interior and explore the grounds at a leisurely pace.
Did you know?
The churchyard holds the ashes of actor C. Aubrey Smith and contains a Commonwealth War Grave from 1917. These memorials tell different stories from the local past.
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