St Edmund's Church, Egleton
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt Edmund
Administration
DiocesePeterborough
ParishEgleton, Rutland
Clergy
Vicar(s)Chris Rattenberry[1]

St Edmund's Church is a church in Egleton, Rutland. It is a Grade I listed building.[2]

History

The church is essentially Norman with good examples of Norman carving in the chancel arch and the south door.[3] Patterned columns support the doorway.[4]

The church says the south doorway dates from the 12th century and Nikolaus Pevsner describes its style as Saxo-Norman.[5][4] A carved tympanum,[3] showing, what is thought to be, either a lion or a dragon facing each other from each side of a six-armed wheel, can be seen.[4]

The 12th-century font features rosettes and crosses. The south-facing part has a geometric shape with six leaves similar to the one on the tympanum.[4]

A rood screen dating from the 15th century can be seen at the western end of the nave. The medieval pews are decorated with poppyheads. Situated above the chancel arch is a coat of arms probably belonging to George III.[4]

In the 14th century the tower, south porch, clerestory, arcade and north aisle were all added. The chancel had to be rebuilt in the 15th century.[4] The north aisle has been demolished and the arcade in-filled.

References

  1. ↑ "Egleton: St Edmund". www.achurchnearyou.com. Archived from the original on 30 November 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  2. ↑ Historic England. "Church of St. Edmund, Egleton (Grade I) (1073761)". National Heritage List for England.
  3. 1 2 "Egleton Church Rutland | Leicestershire & Rutland Church Journal". www.leicestershirechurches.co.uk. 8 June 2014. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Egleton, St Edmund's Church - History, Travel, and accommodation information". Britain Express. Archived from the original on 28 June 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  5. ↑ "Egleton". www.greatenglishchurches.co.uk. Archived from the original on 14 January 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2021.

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