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St Mary

Leebotwood

Shropshire

C13 with tower and other alterations of 1829.

Architectural Features

central triple chamfered lancets and pair of chamfered lancets to right, flanking probably C16 moulded Tudor-arched priest's doorway off-centre to right with boarded door

partly blocked C13 chamfered-arched south doorway to left with inserted leaded window

east-end: stepped triple chamfered lancets and small C13 chamfered lancet in apex of gable above.

Interior: 5-bay roof, mainly C19 but one C17 truss in chancel

C15 moulded arch-braced collar truss with carved dragons in spandrels

Fittings include: west gallery with C16 or C17 roll-moulded beam and C19 balustrade with stick balusters

panelled box pews of 1776,ramped up to screen,with H-hinges, names of farms, and some reused C17 fluted panels

early C18 hexagonal wooden pulpit with tall raised and fielded panels and moulded cornice

circular stone font of c.1843 with moulded base

late C19 ashlar reredos with carved frieze and pierced cresting

Stained glass: east window of c.1854, probably by David Evans of Shrewsbury.

Monuments: fine series of C18 and early C19 monuments to the Corbett family (Longnor Hall q.v.)

especially notable is large tablet monument to Sir Uvedale Corbett with gadrooned base, flanking columns, and swan- necked pediment with 2 reclining figures.

Medieval wall painting on north wall of nave.

A church on the site is first recorded in 1183.

The church is notable for the completeness of its C18 and early C19 fittings and monuments.