Medieval Murals - The Blessed Virgin Mary & St Leodegarius - Ashby St Ledgers, Northamptonshire
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A collection of fine 16th century medieval wall paintings in the BVM & St Leodegarius church, Ashby St Ledgers.
Waymark Code: WM12PD3
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/26/2020
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A collection of fine 16th century medieval wall paintings in the BVM & St Leodegarius church, Ashby St Ledgers.
The wall paintings date from around 1500. Above the chancel arch is one of the most complete cycles in England of the Passion of Christ (
visit link) , but very faded. There is also a fine St. Christopher on north wall; Flagellation of St. Margaret, c.1325 behind chancel arch, and Death with pick and shovel, 16th century, on the south of tower arch.