Denomination Church of England Parish Wollaton Organist/Director of music Peter Price Province Province of York | Churchmanship Broad Church Rector Revd. Canon Tim Pullen Phone +44 115 928 9963 Dedication Leonard of Noblac | |
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Website www.stleonardswollaton.org.uk Address Wollaton Rd, Nottingham NG8 2AF, UK Diocese Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Similar Wollaton, Church of St Mary the Virgin an, St Mary's Church - Attenborough, Christ Church - Chilwell, Church of St John the Evangelis | ||
St. Leonard's Church, Wollaton is a parish church in the Church of England.
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The church is Grade II* listed by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport as it is a particularly significant building of more than local interest.
History
St. Leonard's dates from at least the early 13th century, the chancel being the earliest part, with the nave and tower dating from the 14th century. The Wollaton Antiphonal was in use in the church from the 1460s. The church has a long connection with the Willoughby family of Wollaton Hall who were the patrons of the parish. Monuments to the family, including a tomb chest and effigies to Henry Willoughby and his wives.
Memorials
The church contains many fine memorials including:
References
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