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St Mary's Church, East Leake

Coordinates: 52°49′51″N 01°10′58″W / 52.83083°N 1.18278°W / 52.83083; -1.18278
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St Mary's Church, East Leake
St Mary's
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52°49′51″N 01°10′58″W / 52.83083°N 1.18278°W / 52.83083; -1.18278
DenominationChurch of England
ChurchmanshipLow church Evangelical
WebsiteSt Mary's East Leake
Administration
ProvinceYork
DioceseSouthwell and Nottingham
ParishEast Leake
Clergy
Priest(s)Rev’d Tim Parker
Curate(s)Rev'd Michael Allen

St Mary's Church is a parish church in the Church of England in East Leake, Nottinghamshire.

The church is Grade I listed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as a building of outstanding architectural or historic interest.[1]

History

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The church dates from the Norman period but has substantial later medieval work. Until the fourteenth century, the church was dedicated to St Leonard, but the church was re-dedicated to St Mary who was more popular.

After the chancel collapsed in the nineteenth century, a major restoration was carried out in 1886 by W. S. Weatherley.

Stained glass

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There are stained glass windows by Charles Eamer Kempe, James Powell and Sons and Heaton, Butler and Bayne.

Organ

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The church has a pipe organ by Ingram built in 1914. The specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

In April 2021 a new organist, Richard Babington, was appointed.[2]

Bells

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The church has six bells.[3]

Current parish status

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The church runs regular Life Explored courses for anyone interested in exploring Christianity.

It is in a group of parishes which includes:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Historic England. "Church of St Mary (1260244)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  2. ^ Compass, church magazine, May 2021 p16
  3. ^ Church bells