St Peter and St Leonard's Church, Horbury, Georgian church in Horbury, England
St Peter and St Leonard's Church is a Georgian-style church building in Horbury featuring a distinctive square west tower. The tower displays round-arched windows and Corinthian pilasters, topped with a domed rotunda and spire.
The current structure was designed by architect John Carr and completed in 1794. It replaced an earlier Norman church built around 1100 on Anglo-Saxon foundations.
The church contains memorials dedicated to architect John Carr and his family, reflecting their connection to the building's creation. These tributes speak to the personal history of those who shaped this place.
The church holds regular prayer services and Sunday services that welcome visitors to join in the rhythm of worship. It is helpful to check service times in advance before planning a visit.
One historic tradition at this church was ringing the Devil's Knell after midnight on Christmas morning, with bells tolled to count the years since Christ's birth. This unusual custom is a rare example of folk Christmas practices in English church history.
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