St Mary's Church, Broughton Astley

St Mary's Church is a church in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire. It is a Grade II* listed building.[3]

St Mary's Church, Broughton Astley
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt Mary
Administration
DioceseLeicester
ArchdeaconryLoughborough[1]
ParishBroughton Astley, Leicestershire
Clergy
Vicar(s)Rev. Sharon Constable[2]

History

The church dates to 1220 but the nave walls contain evidence that there was an earlier building dating from c1100.[4] It consists of a tower with spire, nave, chancel and north aisle.[5][3]

The church was restored in 1881-82[6] by W. Bassett-Smith[3] and the north porch was built in 1897.[6] The tower used to have coats of arms for the Beauchamp, Astley and Willoughby families but these have now gone. The north aisle has a stained glass window depicting the Blessed Mary holding keys by the font.[5]

By the entrance to the church is a holy water stoup. There are 8 bells in the tower, the earliest dating from 1637 and the newest from 1972.[5]

Sir John Grey, the second cousin of Lady Jane Grey, and his mother, Lady Anne Grey, were buried in the chancel but were moved to the cemetery on Frolesworth Road.[5]

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References
  1. "Diocese of Leicester | Find a Church". www.leicester.anglican.org. Archived from the original on 19 August 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  2. https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-church-of-england/20150327/281818577328849
  3. "Church of St Mary, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Archived from the original on 1 March 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  4. "Broughton History & tour". 4 March 2016. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
  5. "Broughton Astley Church Leicestershire | Leicestershire & Rutland Church Journal". www.leicestershirechurches.co.uk. 18 June 2012. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  6. "Genuki: Broughton Astley, Leicestershire". www.genuki.org.uk. Archived from the original on 23 January 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.

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