St Leonard's Church, Hartley Mauditt, Medieval church in Hartley Mauditt, Hampshire, England
St Leonard's Church is a medieval church building in Hartley Mauditt, Hampshire, England, featuring traditional Norman architecture with a nave, chancel, and south porch. The building stands across from Hartley Pond and contains interior elements typical of early medieval parish churches.
The church was built between 1100 and 1125 by the de Mauditt family, in the period after the Norman Conquest of England. This construction reflects the influence of Norman architecture on religious buildings during the early medieval period.
The chancel floor contains old painted tiles with varied patterns that show the craftsmanship of medieval makers. This decoration tells through its designs about the traditions of the time when the church was built.
The church opens from May through September, with Evensong services held every other Sunday at 6 pm. Visitors should plan for seasonal opening and note the service times if they want to attend during these periods.
A painting on the east wall of the nave shows a Lion and Unicorn bearing the initials CIIR from the reign of King Charles II. This artwork is a rare example of decoration from that historical period in this location.
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