St Leonard's Church, Walton-le-Dale

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St Leonard's Church, Walton-le-Dale

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St Leonard's Church, Walton-le-Dale, Gothic parish church in Walton-le-Dale, England.

St Leonard's Church features a four-stage tower with angled buttresses, a crenellated parapet, and a substantial nave measuring 60 feet by 42 feet.

The church structure dates back to the 16th century, with major renovations occurring between 1795 and 1798, followed by transept additions in 1815-1816.

The chancel contains a preserved plaster panel from 1634 displaying the coat of arms of the Assheton family, representing local heritage connections.

The church maintains regular worship services and welcomes visitors to explore its architectural features through guided tours of the building and grounds.

The churchyard holds documented connections to John Dee, who conducted spiritual ceremonies there in 1560 searching for concealed treasures.

Location: South Ribble

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture

GPS coordinates: 53.74760,-2.66650

Latest update: March 20, 2025 08:26

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