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All Saints

All Saints

Nailstone

Leicestershire

Mostly of the Decorated period (early C14) although the chancel is of Early English origin.

Architectural Features

Corbel table with carved heads, broach spire with two tiers of lucarnes, and on the angles of the broach the stumps of pinnacles, two of which survive against the South Porch.

Victorian chancel arch on short corbel shafts carried from Angel Heads: Victorian fittings to chancel include solid stone pulpit in the arch, encaustic floor tiles and ornate wood altar rails.

SK4107 : All Saints, Nailstone - Stained glass window

Stained glass in the South aisle, C1860, small medallions depicting miracle stories against a patterned background.

SK4107 : All Saints, Nailstone - Stained glass window

© John Salmon

In the North aisle is a memorial alabaster slab to Thomas Corbett, the "Servant Sure in Pantry's Rule" to Henry VIII, and the father of 21 children.

The figure is engraved on the slab witha long inscription and detailed background decoration of chevrons and vine scroll.

SK4107 : All Saints, Nailstone - Font

Two fonts: one is octagonal Victorian, but one C14 also octagonal but a canted basin with ribs.

SK4107 : All Saints, Nailstone - Font

© John Salmon