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St Leonard's Church

St Leonard's church Flamstead stands on top of a hill, overlooking the Ver valley, visible to generations of travellers. Building for the current structure is estimated to have started around 1120. It became a parish church and was consecrated in 1223.

  • Bells and bell-ringers
    Bells and bell-ringers
    History of the bells and bell-ringing at St Leonard's church Flamstead
  • Church tower
    Church tower
    History of the construction and features of the tower of St Leonard's church
  • Construction and features
    Construction and features
    Architectural and structural changes to St Leonard's church over the centuries
  • God‘s Acre Flamstead
    God‘s Acre Flamstead
    God’s Acre is the cemetery in Singlets Lane, Flamstead, a few hundred yards from St Leonard‘s church. The land was donated by Sir Edgar Sebright in 1903 when the churchyard became full.
  • Historic views - the north face
    Historic views - the north face
    Early views of St Leonard's church from the north side
  • Historic views - the south face
    Historic views - the south face
    Views of St Leonard's church from the south side
  • Rood screen
    Rood screen
    Rood screen and carved figures, St Leonard's church, Flamstead
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