St Mary the Virgin's Church, Bottesford

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St Mary the Virgin's Church, Bottesford

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St Mary the Virgin's Church, Bottesford, Medieval parish church in Bottesford, England

The stone church exhibits a tall spire reaching 212 feet, making it the second highest in Leicestershire with Gothic architectural elements throughout the structure.

Dating from 1250, the church underwent substantial modifications across three centuries, including the addition of the nave and spire in the 1400s.

The interior houses monuments of the Manners family, including earls and dukes of Rutland, with notable works by sculptors Caius Gabriel Cibber and Gerard Johnson.

The building maintains daily opening hours and offers regular worship services, choir practices, and community events for residents and visitors.

The church contains inscriptions referencing the Witches of Belvoir, linking two family deaths to witchcraft during historical periods.

Location: Bottesford

Inception: 13 century

Architects: Sharpe, Paley and Austin

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture

Website: http://stmarysbottesford.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.94350,-0.80010

Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:30

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