St Margaret's Church, Leicester

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St Margaret's Church, Leicester

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St Margaret's Church, Leicester, Medieval parish church in Leicester, England.

The stone structure features a 108-foot western tower with paneled battlements, pinnacles, and a notable stair turret attached to its northern side.

The church foundation dates to 1086, as recorded in the Domesday Survey, with substantial rebuilding undertaken around 1444 under Bishop William Alnwick of Lincoln.

The interior contains medieval artifacts including an octagonal font from the 15th century and stained glass works by Thomas Willement from the 1840s.

Located on St Margaret's Way, the Grade I listed building maintains regular worship services and welcomes visitors interested in architectural heritage.

The bell tower holds fourteen bells, making it one of the largest peals in an English parish church.

Location: City of Leicester

Inception: 12 century

GPS coordinates: 52.63960,-1.13652

Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:00

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