Church of St Leonard (EHER 3075)

Parish church, Grade II listed. With the exception of the 14th and 15th century east buttresses and probably the chancel walls, the church was rebuilt around 1854 by C. Hakewill.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import. Parish church, Grade II listed. With the exception of the 14th and 15th century east buttresses and probably the chancel walls, the church was rebuilt around 1854 by C. Hakewill. In the south wall of the chancel is a doorway, probably 14th century, with chamfered jambs and two-centred arch. Fittings in the church include: indent in south porch of figure and inscription, a 15th century piscina in chancel; a stone in nave, an arch over the chancel carved with IHS; a south porch has some reused timbers, including a 15th century wall plate. <1> <2> <3> The chancel may be Norman, but now shows only late medieval features. Graded DIIIb by Rodwell. The church incorporates remains from church of former parish of St Mary Moze (see EHER 3030). <2> Original part of plastered rubble. <4> Site Assessment The chancel is covered by pebble-dash and is heavily restored; the east wall rebuilt 1950 and the chancel arch is cracked. The 19th century floors are sinking and will need to be relayed in a few years, providing an opportunity for internal excavation - the only form of worthwhile investigation here. A Roman coin was found south of church (see EHER 3076), and prehistoric and Roman pottery was found close to hall (see EHER 3077). <5> Additional references <6> <7> <8>