Hallaton is justly known as one of Leicestershire's most picturesque villages, and its church of St Michael is similarly fine, a handsome ironstone structure mainly spanning the 12th to 14th centuries. Its tower is a fine late example of the Early English style crowned by a broach spire.

Inside the church is full of light and interest, the earliest part being apparent in the north nave arcade which is Transitional in style with late Norman capitals. There is much glass by Kempe in the chancel and south aisle (some of it early) and also fine early 20th century glass by Powell's. The font is early medieval as are several tombstones displayed in the western parts of the church.

Hallaton church is normally kept open and welcoming to visitors (more the exception in Leicestershire!) and is well worth a visit. This was my second visit after a previous trip when we arrived too late in the day to get inside, this time we had much better luck and were duly rewarded.

For more detail see its entry on the Leicestershire Churches site below:-
www.leicestershirechurches.co.uk/hallaton-church-st-micha...

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Hallaton is justly known as one of Leicestershire's most picturesque villages, and its church of St Michael is similarly fine, a handsome ironstone structure mainly spanning the 12th to 14th centuries. Its tower is a fine late example of the Early English style crowned by a broach spire.

Inside the church is full of light and interest, the earliest part being apparent in the north nave arcade which is Transitional in style with late Norman capitals. There is much glass by Kempe in the chancel and south aisle (some of it early) and also fine early 20th century glass by Powell's. The font is early medieval as are several tombstones displayed in the western parts of the church.

Hallaton church is normally kept open and welcoming to visitors (more the exception in Leicestershire!) and is well worth a visit. This was my second visit after a previous trip when we arrived too late in the day to get inside, this time we had much better luck and were duly rewarded.

For more detail see its entry on the Leicestershire Churches site below:-
www.leicestershirechurches.co.uk/hallaton-church-st-micha...

Tags:   Hallaton church Leicestershire medieval architecture Gothic

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Hallaton is justly known as one of Leicestershire's most picturesque villages, and its church of St Michael is similarly fine, a handsome ironstone structure mainly spanning the 12th to 14th centuries. Its tower is a fine late example of the Early English style crowned by a broach spire.

Inside the church is full of light and interest, the earliest part being apparent in the north nave arcade which is Transitional in style with late Norman capitals. There is much glass by Kempe in the chancel and south aisle (some of it early) and also fine early 20th century glass by Powell's. The font is early medieval as are several tombstones displayed in the western parts of the church.

Hallaton church is normally kept open and welcoming to visitors (more the exception in Leicestershire!) and is well worth a visit. This was my second visit after a previous trip when we arrived too late in the day to get inside, this time we had much better luck and were duly rewarded.

For more detail see its entry on the Leicestershire Churches site below:-
www.leicestershirechurches.co.uk/hallaton-church-st-micha...

Tags:   Hallaton church Leicestershire medieval architecture Gothic

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Hallaton is justly known as one of Leicestershire's most picturesque villages, and its church of St Michael is similarly fine, a handsome ironstone structure mainly spanning the 12th to 14th centuries. Its tower is a fine late example of the Early English style crowned by a broach spire.

Inside the church is full of light and interest, the earliest part being apparent in the north nave arcade which is Transitional in style with late Norman capitals. There is much glass by Kempe in the chancel and south aisle (some of it early) and also fine early 20th century glass by Powell's. The font is early medieval as are several tombstones displayed in the western parts of the church.

Hallaton church is normally kept open and welcoming to visitors (more the exception in Leicestershire!) and is well worth a visit. This was my second visit after a previous trip when we arrived too late in the day to get inside, this time we had much better luck and were duly rewarded.

For more detail see its entry on the Leicestershire Churches site below:-
www.leicestershirechurches.co.uk/hallaton-church-st-micha...

Tags:   Hallaton church Leicestershire medieval architecture Gothic

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Hallaton is justly known as one of Leicestershire's most picturesque villages, and its church of St Michael is similarly fine, a handsome ironstone structure mainly spanning the 12th to 14th centuries. Its tower is a fine late example of the Early English style crowned by a broach spire.

Inside the church is full of light and interest, the earliest part being apparent in the north nave arcade which is Transitional in style with late Norman capitals. There is much glass by Kempe in the chancel and south aisle (some of it early) and also fine early 20th century glass by Powell's. The font is early medieval as are several tombstones displayed in the western parts of the church.

Hallaton church is normally kept open and welcoming to visitors (more the exception in Leicestershire!) and is well worth a visit. This was my second visit after a previous trip when we arrived too late in the day to get inside, this time we had much better luck and were duly rewarded.

For more detail see its entry on the Leicestershire Churches site below:-
www.leicestershirechurches.co.uk/hallaton-church-st-micha...

Tags:   Hallaton church Leicestershire medieval font

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