Church of St Mary and St Hardulph, Breedon on the Hill, Medieval church on a limestone hill in Breedon on the Hill, England
The limestone church building features Gothic architecture elements, prominent clerestory windows, and stands at the highest point of Breedon Hill.
Founded as an Augustinian monastery in 675, the church structure dates from 1150 and functioned as a dependency of Nostell Priory until 1539.
The church houses an extensive collection of Anglo-Saxon stone carvings from the 8th century, including early medieval religious sculptures and decorative friezes.
Located 250 meters from parking areas, the church remains open daily from 10 AM to 3 PM through volunteer management.
The interior contains Renaissance-era monuments of the Shirley family, including a life-sized alabaster skeleton representing mortality themes.
Location: Breedon on the Hill
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 52.80611,-1.40000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:11
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