St Mary Magdalene's Church, Stapleford, Grade I listed church building in Stapleford, England.
St Mary Magdalene's Church features a three-stage tower, decorated with string courses and Romanesque carvings, constructed entirely from limestone ashlar materials.
The church, designed by Scottish architect George Richardson, replaced an earlier medieval structure and was constructed in 1783 for Robert Sherard, 4th Earl of Harborough.
The interior contains numerous family memorials, including a brass commemorating Geoffrey Sherard from 1490 and his wife Joan with their fourteen children.
The church, maintained by the Churches Conservation Trust, stands within Stapleford Park estate and remains available for wedding ceremonies and religious services.
The marble reredos, added in 1795, incorporates distinctive Blue John mineral inserts and was crafted by Richard Brown of Derby.
Location: Freeby
Inception: 1783
Architects: George Richardson
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 52.75530,-0.79870
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:55
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