A History of All Saints Church, Lubenham – Tuesday 14th May
Rev Pip Clements looks at this fascinating Grade I listed building
Our local clergyman, Rev Pip Clements – fresh from his extraordinary insight into the life of Thomas Cook last year, looks at the history of this fascinating Grade I listed building in the heart of our village. There has been a Christian presence in Lubenham prior to the construction of the stone-built building during the 12th century and the church continues to be a living presence in our 21st century community. We shall consider its many architectural and artistic features, plus Royal Connections with the church and village that cover the centuries plus a peek into the future.
All Saints Church is first mentioned in 1109 although the earliest part of the present Grade 1 listed building dates from around 1150 and almost certainly replaced an earlier, possibly, wooden structure.
Several medium-sized houses dating from the beginning of the 17th century onwards probably reflect the number of freeholders with small estates which followed the early enclosure of open fields in 1600-1 and later in 1766 (click on the image of our church to see a few more photos).