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St Thomas A Beckett

St Thomas A Beckett

Skeffington

Leicestershire

Parts of fabric are late C13, but it was almost entirely rebuilt in 1860, adopting the style of the original building, late Decorated and Perpendicular.

Architectural Features

Chancel fittings presumably date from the restoration of 1860, traceried stone and marble reredos, ornate wood screens to north chancel chapel, heavily carved stalls and altar rails.

In another recess is the memorial to William Skeffington, d.1559, a formal composition with arms and heraldic emblems.

Above it, is the wall tomb of John Skeffington, d.1652: angels draw back a curtain from the inscription tablet, with arms and scrolls above.

Fragments of richly coloured medieval glass in east window of chapel.

One north window of chapel, and a chancel east window have glass by Wailes.

Victorian font: octagonal bowl and base, with emblems of evangelists on the panels, and ornate wood pyramidal cover.