Saint Leonards Church, Middleton. by JeffG7BRJ
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Description
A medieval Church dating from 1100, 1412 & 1524 now a grade 1 listed building.
The Church as seen today, was completed in 1524 by Sir Richard Assheton. This was to celebrate the knighthood granted to him by Henry VIII for the part he played in the battle of Flodden Field in 1513.
He rebuilt an extended the church built by Cardinal Thomas Langley in 1412. He was Bishop of Durham and Chancellor of England and was born at Langley Hall Middleton.
Around 1600 the 'wooden steeple for stubborn people' was built on top of the tower & in 1714 the original set of five bells re-cast, with a sixth being added. By the late 19th century the number had increased to eight. A curfew bell the 'Nowster' was rung from 1812 until 1939, and on special occasions since.
Thanks for stopping by for a view and for any comments you care to make. CC is welcomed
May the sun shine down on you where ever you are.
Comments (15)
alhak
tremendous shot in full size! nice history lesson too!
Ionel
Very beautiful and interesting capture and information, Jeff! :)
Mousson
Beautiful image, great texture of stones. Tanks for the story!
teoratiu
Fantastic old church. Perfect capture.
auntietk
This great shot is made even more interesting by the information you provided. Excellent presentation! (I like the outsides more than the insides - just personal preference.)
Richardphotos
what an astonishing slice of history.must be humbling to realize how many people have walked in your very steps and admiring the medieval architecture.beautiful stone work
tizjezzme
What an awesome structure, Jeff. Love the diff colors growing on it; showing its beauty with age.
aljaysart
Beautiful church jeff excellent capture..
mickuk50
these churches are amazing structures and all built in different shapes and sizes that makes them interesting subjects ,another great shot jeff mick
Kelena
beautiful...
RobyHermida
Excellent shot
MrsLubner
I love the ancient feel here. The walls are so worn and well defined. Great shot.
rainbows
A wonderful capture, thanks for the info too, Jeff. Diane.
Janiss
Wonderfull centring for this superb architecture.... and such superb atmosphere!
huismus
I like the mood in this picture, A British atmosphere. Love it.