St Mary's Church, Clipsham | |
Dedication: | St Mary |
Denomination: | Church of England |
Parish: | Clipsham, Rutland |
Diocese: | Peterborough |
St Mary's Church is a Church of England parish church in Clipsham, Rutland. It is a Grade II* listed building.
The church dates back to the 12th century. The tower, which has a spire and consists of three stages, was built c1300. The roof is pyramid-shaped and has turrets.[1] [2]
There are northern and southern arcades, dating from Norman era and c1200, by the nave. The church also has a piscina, a Norman font and clerestory. In the northern chancel there is a chapel whose roof dates from the 19th century. In 1858 the church was restored.[1]
The church has a pulpit, oak pews, a lectern and reredos dating back to c1860.[1]
The eastern window in the chapel has some 15th century glass with pictures of medieval birds and coats of arms.[1] [2]