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St Botolph's Church, Shepshed

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The church sits on top of the highest point in Shepshed, probably on the site of an ancient pre-Christian site of worship. The oldest surviving part of the church, the west tower and spire, dates from the 13th century. The nave, with clerestory and aisles, and chancel are all 15th-century. It is
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Although there is no evidence for any buildings dating from the same time as the church (11th century), many buildings may have an older core than their outward appearance would suggest, ...
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The church has a two manual pipe organ by Henry Willis, located in an organ loft to the east of the nave. A specification of the organ can be found on the
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Denomination
Church of England
Churchmanship
Anglo Catholic
Dedication
St. Botolph
Province
Canterbury
Diocese
Leicester
Parish
Shepshed
Church of England Parish Church
Shepshed
Leicestershire
St Botolph
Grade I listed
Charnwood
granite
Swithland
slate
Albert Herbert
R. Norman Shaw
bell ringing
Taylor's Bell Foundry
Loughborough
National Pipe Organ Register
"Shepshed Conservation Area: Character Appraisal: Adopted September 2007"
Listed buildings in Shepshed

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