MATERIALS: Local rubble sandstone, except for squared blocks in the rebuilt east chancel wall, with freestone dressings, tile roofs.
EXTERIOR: A Norman church retaining much of its original character and without later extension.
The Norman south doorway, possibly repositioned when the tower was built, has simple imposts and a tympanum made up of bands of chevrons.
The 2-stage Norman tower has pilaster buttresses in the lower stage, and a battered plinth.
The chancel has 2 small Norman windows in the chancel south and north walls The 3 round-headed windows under a linked hood mould in the east wall are of 1858.
There are C19 tile floors throughout, with encaustic tiles in the sanctuary by Maw & Co.
The polygonal wooden pulpit, brought from Monkhopton in 1948, has an open arcaded front.
The chancel has a panelled dado made up in 1858 from former pews, and altar triptych of cross and angels painted on board, by Harry Burrows, c1870.
There is a hatchment of Richard Lacon in the north nave wall.
HISTORY: Linley church was built in the C12 as a chapel of Much Wenlock.
A tower was added in the late C12.
REASONS FOR DESIGNATION: The church of St Leonard, Linley, is listed at Grade I for the following principal reasons: * It is a near-complete C12 church, including a fine tower, with comparatively little later alteration. * It retains Norman architectural features of importance, including two tympana and the tower arch. * It has fixtures of very special interest, especially the important Norman font