St Helen - Sharnford, Leicestershire - Medieval Churches on Waymarking.com

"The village of Sharnford is on the B4114 four miles east of Hinckley and approx 11 miles south-east of Leicester not far from the county border with Warwickshire. The population is around 1,000 people today.
Before the Normans the hamlet of ‘Scerneford’ belonged to a Wulfric Spot, Earl of Mercia during the Danelaw in the 10th century. The village was probably occupied by the Danish from the 9th century.

St Helens was consecrated and first built in around 1180 although much the building today dates from the 15th century. The church consists of a south porch, nave, west tower and chancel with later vestry. The low west tower (which holds six bells) originally held a spire but this removed in 1772 probably either due to a lightning strike or other damage. The tower holds six bells and has pinnacles. The nave still has box pews and is a light and airy space. The church suffered damage in 1984 when a fire started in the chancel area. This resulted in extensive repairs and restoration with a new roof, new lighting, carpeting and 81 embroidered kneelers created by members and friends.

The font is Victorian and there are one or two wall monuments around the church. The village itself has two pubs but the church is usually locked but still used for services. There is only very limited parking by the church. "

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Building Materials: Stone

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