Lubenham All Saints Church
Lubenham All Saints Church
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 (click on the image of our church to see a few more photos).
The present building is a mixture of architectural styles. The chancel and nave date between 1150 and 1215 with the north aisle and chapel added circa 1220.
An arch in the north chapel is in typical rounded old Romanesque style whilst the arch leading to the north aisle is pointed, indicative of the new Gothic architecture. A bell tower built in 1250 is believed to have had a spire that blew down in the Great Storm of 1703. The bell tower is tiled whilst the rest of the roof is lead covered.
An arch in the north chapel is in typical rounded old Romanesque style whilst the arch leading to the north aisle is pointed, indicative of the new Gothic architecture. A bell tower built in 1250 is believed to have had a spire that blew down in the Great Storm of 1703. The bell tower is tiled whilst the rest of the roof is lead covered.
Look carefully at the external features. The jumble of architectural styles reveals the alterations and enlargements that have taken place over the centuries.
Inside, medieval wall paintings have been revealed under the whitewash on the chancel arch, including the Trinity diagram. The Church retains its three-decker pulpit with tester and rare Georgian box pews.
The church bells: The tenor bell dates from 1624, three bells were recast in 1724 and a fifth added. A sixth bell was purchased in 2001 following fundraising in the village.
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.
An illustrated guide book of All Saints is available in the church.