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Elmesthorpe church is a medieval parish church in Leicestershire, of which substantial ruins survive comprising a ruined nave and an impressive west tower. The tower, built of stone in the Perpendicular Gothic style, represents the most substantial surviving element and dates to the later medieval period. The church appears to have been abandoned or allowed to fall into disrepair in the post-medieval period, leaving only these fragmentary remains as testament to its former status as a community religious building. The site has been designated as an ancient monument reflecting its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of the ecclesiastical landscape of medieval Leicestershire.
Elmesthorpe church, ruined nave and west tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005076. View the official record →
Elmesthorpe church is a medieval parish church in Leicestershire, of which substantial ruins survive comprising a ruined nave and an impressive west tower. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005076.
Elmesthorpe church, ruined nave and west tower is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005076.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecote 85m north of Potters Marston Hall (3.7 km), Remains of the motte and bailey castle at Hinckley (4.1 km), Sapcote Castle and moat (4.1 km).
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