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St Helen's Gumley Leicestershire |
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St Helen's Gumley Leicestershire LE16 7RU Usually open at weekends Parking nearby or on the roadside a short walk away through a small wooded area |
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MAIN FEATURES OF INTEREST |
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Ø Kempe window on the north wall
of the nave Ø Mosaic wall monument featuring
George & the Dragon Ø Circular brass chandeliers
with candle bulbs Ø Royal Arms Ø Rural setting in small English village |
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HISTORY |
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Gumley
church was at one time sited close to Gumley Hall at the north end of this
village. Unfortunately the Hall was demolished in 1964 and all that remains
of it, is the large stable block with its prominent tower which has now been
converted to living accommodation. The
church dates back to the 13th century, and consists of a tower
with spire, nave and chancel separated by a wooden screen. The entrance is on
the south side via a porch. Much of what we see today it the result of
extensive renovations by G F Bodley in 1875-6. Inside
the church contains a number of stained glass windows, an interested
decorated ceiling with brass fittings, and an old panel of royal arms which
at the time of my visit was hanging below the tower. In
the Autumn of 2011 the roof of the chancel was replaced helping to preserve
the interior, unfortunately in parts especially at the west end there are
signs of damp affecting the wall. Note the interesting memorials around the church including a mosaic featuring St George on the south side of the nave. |
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